Dean Lawford (born 9 May 1977) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Dewsbury Moor of the National Conference League, Sheffield Eagles, Leeds Rhinos, Bramley, Huddersfield Giants, Halifax, Batley Bulldogs, Widnes Vikings and Dewsbury Rams, as a scrum-half.[1]

Dean Lawford
Personal information
Born (1977-05-09) 9 May 1977 (age 47)
Dewsbury, England
Playing information
PositionScrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–96 Sheffield Eagles 28 3 3 2 20
1997–00 Leeds Rhinos 30 3 4 0 20
1998(loan) Bramley 6 4 9 2 36
1999(loan) Huddersfield Giants 7 0 6 1 13
2001 Halifax 2 0 0 0 0
2001 Dewsbury Rams 7 0 0 3 3
2002 Batley Bulldogs 30 2 92 8 200
2003–04 Widnes Vikings 22 8 3 4 42
2004 Batley Bulldogs 9 3 0 0 12
2005–06 Halifax 37 4 38 0 92
2007–08 Dewsbury Rams 38 7 4 2 38
Total 216 34 159 22 476
Source: [1][2]

Background

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Lawford was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

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Lawford was transferred from Dewsbury Moor to Sheffield Eagles in 1994, he was transferred from Sheffield Eagles to Leeds Rhinos in December 1996.[3]

In August 2002, he signed a two-year contract with Widnes Vikings.[4] He was released by the club at his own request in March 2004.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Dean Lawford". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  3. ^ Hadfield, Dave (12 December 1996). "Rugby League: Hetherington signs three players from Eagles". The Independent. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  4. ^ Perkins, Eric (20 August 2002). "Widnes finally land Lawford". The Independent. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  5. ^ Woods, Dave (11 March 2004). "Lawford walks out on Widnes". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
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  • (archived by web.archive.org) Profile at Leeds Rhinos official website