Andy Lynch (rugby league)
{{short description|GB & England international rugby league footballer}}
{{Other people|Andrew Lynch}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Andy Lynch
|fullname = Andrew John Lynch{{cite web|title=Andrew John Lynch|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/RbYax7m-_CYWIWBL-Sdmgh_2hPk/appointments|publisher=Companies House|access-date=7 January 2018}}
|image = Andy Lynch Castleford.jpg
|image_size =
|caption =
|height = {{convert|1.88|m|ftin|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|weight = {{convert|102|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}} {{cite web|url=http://www.castigers.com/player/487|title=Castleford Tigers 1st Team Andy Lynch|author=|date=2015|website=Official Castleford Tigers web site|publisher=Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club Ltd|access-date=22 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622160416/http://www.castigers.com/player/487|archive-date=22 June 2015|url-status=dead}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|10|20|df=y}}
|birth_place = Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
|position = {{rlp|PR}}
|club1 = Castleford Tigers
|year1start = 1999
|year1end = 04
|appearances1 = 137
|tries1 = 15
|goals1 = 0
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 60
|club2 = Bradford Bulls
|year2start = 2005
|year2end = 11
|appearances2 = 204
|tries2 = 46
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 184
|club3 = Hull F.C.
|year3start = 2012
|year3end = 13
|appearances3 = 59
|tries3 = 3
|goals3 = 0
|fieldgoals3 = 0
|points3 = 12
|club4 = Castleford Tigers
|year4start = 2014
|year4end = 17
|appearances4 = 92
|tries4 = 2
|goals4 = 0
|fieldgoals4 = 0
|points4 = 8
|teamA = England 'A'
|yearAstart = 2002
|yearAend = 03
|appearancesA = 7
|triesA = 2
|goalsA = 0
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 8
|teamB = Yorkshire
|yearBstart = 2003
|yearBend =
|appearancesB = 1
|triesB = 0
|goalsB = 0
|fieldgoalsB = 0
|pointsB = 0
|teamC = England
|yearCstart = 2004
|yearCend = 05
|appearancesC = 5
|triesC = 0
|goalsC = 0
|fieldgoalsC = 0
|pointsC = 0
|teamD = Great Britain
|yearDstart = 2007
|yearDend =
|appearancesD = 1
|triesD = 0
|goalsD = 0
|fieldgoalsD = 0
|pointsD = 0
|retired = yes
|source = {{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Andy-Lynch/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Lynch&submit=Go&c=England|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161154/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Lynch&submit=Go&c=England|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2018|title=England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk|publisher=englandrl.co.uk|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Lynch&submit=Go&c=GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032430/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Lynch&submit=Go&c=GB|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2018|title=Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk|publisher=englandrl.co.uk|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{Rugby league records |id=3718 |title=Andy Lynch |access-date=15 April 2024}}
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Andrew John Lynch (born 20 October 1979) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a {{rlp|pr}} for the Castleford Tigers, Bradford Bulls and Hull F.C. in the Super League, and England and Great Britain at international level.
Playing career
=Castleford=
Lynch played junior rugby league with Kippax Welfare before turning professional with the Castleford Tigers,{{cite web |title=Castleford Tigers trio pitched in on 'Give Back Day' |url=https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/castleford-tigers-trio-pitched-in-on-give-back-day-1208615 |website=Wakefield Express |access-date=15 April 2024 |date=22 August 2016}} making his first team debut in 1999. Lynch was named in the England 'A' squad for their match against New Zealand, and for the South Seas tour at the end of the 2002's Super League VII, and the following year was part of the squad that won the European Nations Cup.
In 2003, he was selected in the Super League Dream Team. In the same year Lynch was also awarded the Tigers Player of the Year award. During his time at Castleford, Lynch was also selected for England, and played as a substitute in Yorkshire's 56-6 victory over Lancashire at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on 2 July 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=22|title=Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk|date=31 December 2013|access-date=1 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415111844/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=22|archive-date=15 April 2012 }}
=Bradford Bulls=
Lynch playing for the [[Bradford Bulls|200px|thumb]]
Lynch signed for the Bradford Bulls in 2004, following Castleford's relegation from the Super League. As 2005 Super League champions, Bradford faced National Rugby League premiers Wests Tigers in the 2006 World Club Challenge. Lynch played as a prop forward in the Bulls' 30-10 victory. In 2006, he won several club awards for his performances, including Supporters' Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year, BISA Player of the Year and Best Forward of the Year.
Lynch was called up to the Great Britain squad in 2006 for the Tri Nations tournament, although he did not feature in the tournament.
In June 2007, Lynch was again called up to the Great Britain squad for the test match against France.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/6744909.stm|title=Eight new faces in Lions squad|publisher=BBC|date=2007-06-12|access-date=2007-06-12|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070626090625/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/6744909.stm|archive-date= 26 June 2007 |url-status= live}}
Lynch also played for Northern Union side against the All Golds in October 2007.
He was forced to rule himself out contention for the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup through injury.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7604682.stm|title=Deacon pulls out of England squad|publisher=BBC|date=2008-09-16|access-date=2008-10-03|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080923155810/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7604682.stm|archive-date= 23 September 2008 |url-status= live}}
=Hull FC=
Lynch signed for Hull F.C. on a two-year deal in September 2011 for a "significant six figure" fee.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/15015943.stm|title=Hull FC sign Andy Lynch from Bradford Bulls
|publisher=BBC|date=2011-09-22|access-date=2011-09-22}} Lynch was named FC captain for the 2012 season on 19 January.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/HULL-FC-Lynch-honoured-captain-Black-Whites/story-14971993-detail/story.html |title=HULL FC: Lynch honoured to captain Black and Whites | This is Hull and East Riding |access-date=2012-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121042912/http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/HULL-FC-Lynch-honoured-captain-Black-Whites/story-14971993-detail/story.html |archive-date=2012-01-21 |url-status=dead }}
=Return to Castleford=
Lynch returned to Castleford in 2014 and played a major part in their season, including an appearance in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/23/catleford-leeds-challenge-cup-final-match-report|title=Leeds lift Challenge Cup after Ryan Hall's double stuns Castleford|publisher=Guardian|date=23 August 2014|access-date=13 November 2019}}
In June 2017, Lynch announced he would be retiring at the end of the season.{{cite web|title=Lynch sets retirement date|url=http://www.rugby-league.com/article/40259/lynch-sets-retirement-date|publisher=The Rugby Football League|access-date=7 January 2018|date=10 June 2017}} He won the League Leaders' Shield with Castleford, but was not included in the squad for the 2017 Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos. He finished his career with a total of 452 Super League appearances – two games fewer than the record set by Kevin Sinfield.{{cite web|last1=Craven|first1=Dave|title=Grand Final omission brings curtain down early on shining example Andy Lynch|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/castleford-tigers/dave-craven-grand-final-omission-brings-curtain-down-early-on-shining-example-andy-lynch-1-8792764|website=Yorkshire Post|access-date=10 December 2017|date=6 October 2017}}
Statistics
=Club career=
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:75%;" width="60%"
!Year !! Club !!Apps !!Pts !!T !!G !!FG | ||||
| 1999 | Castleford Tigers | 9| | ||
| 2000 | Castleford Tigers | 20 | 12 | 3| |
| 2001 | Castleford Tigers | 19| | ||
| 2002 | Castleford Tigers | 27 | 8 | 2| |
| 2003 | Castleford Tigers | 26 | 28 | 7| |
| 2004 | Castleford Tigers | 26 | 12 | 3| |
| 2005 | Bradford Bulls | 29 | 24 | 6| |
| 2006 | Bradford Bulls | 30 | 36 | 9| |
| 2007 | Bradford Bulls | 26 | 24 | 6| |
| 2008 | Bradford Bulls | 29 | 20 | 5| |
| 2009 | Bradford Bulls | 25 | 20 | 5| |
| 2010 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 24 | 6| |
| 2011 | Bradford Bulls | 29 | 36 | 9| |
| 2012 | Hull F.C. | 30 | 12 | 3| |
| 2013 | Hull F.C. | 29| | ||
| 2014 | Castleford Tigers | 31 | 5 | 1| |
=Representative career=
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:75%;" width="60%" | ||||||
| Year | Team | Matches | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | {{flagicon|ENG}} England 'A' | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | {{flagicon|ENG}} England 'A' | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | {{flagicon|ENG}} England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
In 2017, Lynch joined former teammate Danny Orr as a coach at the Elite Rugby Academy.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20150622160416/http://www.castigers.com/player/487 Cas Tigers profile]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20060928031623/http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/bb_squad_full.asp?SquadID=61 Bradford Bulls profile]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20171024224332/http://www.rugby-league.com/superleague/player-info/67 Statistics at rugby-league.com]
{{Bradford Bulls - 2006 World Club Challenge winners}}
{{Bradford Bulls Captains}}
{{2003 Super League Dream Team}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lynch, Andy}}
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Category:Bradford Bulls players
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Category:England national rugby league team players
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Category:Great Britain national rugby league team players
Category:People educated at Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, Leeds