Lewis Peachey (born 25 March 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward or prop for Sheffield Eagles in the RFL Championship.

Lewis Peachey
Personal information
Full nameLewis Peachey
Born (2001-03-25) 25 March 2001 (age 23)
Derbyshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)[1]
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–22 Castleford Tigers 11 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) York City Knights 2 0 0 0 0
2022(loan) Newcastle Thunder 22 2 0 0 8
2023– Sheffield Eagles 3 1 0 0 4
2023(loan) Rochdale Hornets 11 2 0 0 8
Total 49 5 0 0 20
Source: [2][3][4]
As of 20 November 2023

Club career edit

Castleford Tigers edit

On 22 April 2019, Peachey made his Super League début for Castleford (Heritage № 992) against the Catalans Dragons.[5]

York City Knights (loan) edit

On 14 April 2021, it was reported that Peachey had signed for the York City Knights in the RFL Championship on an initial two-week loan.[6] He made 2 appearances for the Knights before returning to Castleford.

Newcastle Thunder (loan) edit

On 14 December 2021, it was announced that Peachey had signed for the Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship on a season-long loan.[7][8] He was available to be recalled by Castleford and was still included in their squad for the season, retaining the number 27 shirt.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ "Lewis Peachey Biography". Castleford Tigers. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. ^ loverugbyleague
  3. ^ Rugby League Project
  4. ^ RL Record Keepers' Club
  5. ^ "Super League: Catalans Dragons 37-16 Castleford Tigers". BBC.
  6. ^ "York City Knights bring in Lewis Peachey on loan". York Press. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Peachey joins Newcastle on season loan". Castleford Tigers. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Castleford youngster Lewis Peachey makes Championship loan move". Love Rugby League. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Tigers reveal 2022 squad numbers". Castleford Tigers. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.

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