Lee Hansen (rugby league)

For the radio personality, see Lee Hansen (radio).

Lee Hansen

Personal information
Full name	Liuaki Hansen
Born	(1968-07-23) 23 July 1968 (age 56)
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1991–94 Leigh 65 2 0 0 8 1994–97 Widnes 82 4 0 0 16 1997–98 Wigan Warriors 26 0 0 0 0 1998 Keighley Cougars 20 2 0 0 8 1999–00 Widnes Vikings 66 3 0 0 12 2001–03 Swinton Lions 66 2 0 0 8 2004–05 Rochdale Hornets 29 0 0 0 0 2006 Blackpool Panthers 6 0 0 0 0 Total 360 13 0 0 52 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1995–99 Tonga 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]

Liuaki "Lee" Hansen (born 23 July 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s who played for Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings (two spells), Wigan Warriors, Keighley Cougars, Swinton Lions, Rochdale Hornets and Blackpool Panthers.

Hansen was a Tongan international and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.

Career

Hansen started his career at Leigh, making 65 appearances for the club between 1991 and 1994.^[4] Following the club's relegation at the end of the 1993–94 season, he was signed by Widnes for an estimated fee of £40,000.^[5]

In April 1997, he was signed by Wigan Warriors in exchange for Sean Long and a fee of £80,000.^[6]

In April 1998, he was signed by Keighley Cougars.^[7]

References

1. Rugby League Project
2. "Liuaki "Lee" Hansen". rugby.widnes.tv. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
3. "Player Summary: Lee Hansen". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
4. "They Played For Leigh". Leigh Centurions. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
5. Richards, Martin (6 August 1994). "Halifax snap up Parker". Daily Mirror. London. p. 31 – via NewsBank.
6. Wilson, Andy (8 October 2004). "Robinson ready for grand sign-off". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
7. "Cougars pounce to boost squad". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. 16 April 1998. Retrieved 14 February 2022.

External links

• World Cup 1995 details