Bill Leyland

Bill Leyland
Personal information
Full nameBilly Leyland
Born (2003-02-03) 3 February 2003
Maidstone, Kent, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–24 London Broncos 35 13 0 0 52
2025– Hull Kingston Rovers 23 3 0 0 12
2025(loan) → Huddersfield Giants 1 0 0 0 0
2026(loan) → St Helens 2 3 0 0 12
Total 61 19 0 0 76
Source: [1][2]
As of 27 August 2026
EducationMaidstone Grammar School
Alma materSt Mary's University, Twickenham
RelativesOli Leyland (brother)

Bill Leyland (born 3 February 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for St Helens in the Super League, on a short-term loan from Hull Kingston Rovers.

Background

Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England. His brother Oli Leyland is a fellow London player.[3]

He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[4]

Leyland attended Maidstone Grammar School[5] and graduated from St Marys University in Twickenham, London.[6]

Playing career

London Broncos

He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2022 season.

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2022 against the York Knights.[7]

Leyland was the Championship young player of the year in 2023.[8]

On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the Championship Grand Final victory against Toulouse Olympique in France.[9][10]

Hull Kingston Rovers

On 15 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League on a 2-year deal.[11]

Huddersfield Giants (loan)

On 9 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League on loan.[12]

St Helens (loan)

On 31 March 2026, Leyland signed for fellow Super League club St Helens on a short term loan alongside Jordan Dezaria. Leyland made his debut on 3 April as a substitute in the 'Rivals Round' derby against the Wigan Warriors at the BrewDog Stadium, scoring two late tries to secure a 34-24 comeback victory.[13]

On 28 April 2026 it was reported that he had returned to St Helens in the Super League on a second one-week loan[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: Billy Leyland". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club.
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
  4. ↑ Bill Leyland
  5. ↑ "Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league". Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  6. ↑ Bill Leyland - Sport: Rugby League
  7. ↑ Bill Leyland Re-signs for Broncos
  8. ↑ "Rugby League Awards Night 2023 – the winners". www.rugby-league.com.
  9. ↑ "'We said we were going to do it': Mike Eccles revels in London Broncos' Super League return".
  10. ↑ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". BBC Sport.
  11. ↑ "Hull KR sign Broncos hooker Leyland". BBC Sport. 15 Jul 2024. Retrieved 3 Oct 2024.
  12. ↑ Ben Olawumi (9 Apr 2025). "Huddersfield Giants snap up Hull KR hooker as highly-rated starlet tied down". Love Rugby League.
  13. ↑ Freeman, Jay (3 April 2026). "Most impactful bow ever? Loanee Leyland's stunning Saints show". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Matthew Shaw (28 Apr 2026). "St Helens secure return of hero Bill Leyland in huge boost". Love Rugby League.
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