Davide Longo
{{short description|English rugby league footballer and RL administrator}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Davide Longo
|fullname = Davide Longo
|image =
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|12|9|df=y}}
|birth_place = Wakefield, England
|death_date =
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|height =
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|position = {{rlp|FB|CE|SO}}
|club1 = Dewsbury Rams
|year1start = 1993
|year1end = 95
|appearances1 = 55
|tries1 = 39
|goals1 =
|fieldgoals1 = 4
|points1 =
|club2 = Bradford Bulls
|year2start = 1995
|year2end = 96
|appearances2 = 12
|tries2 = 4
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 16
|club3 = Swinton Lions
|year3start = 1997
|year3end = 98
|appearances3 = 28
|tries3 = 14
|goals3 = 0
|fieldgoals3 = 2
|points3 = 58
|club4 = Keighley Cougars
|year4start = 1998
|year4end = 99
|appearances4 = 22
|tries4 = 5
|goals4 = 2
|fieldgoals4 = 2
|points4 = 26
|club5 = Batley Bulldogs
|year5start = 2001
|year5end =
|appearances5 = 21
|tries5 = 7
|goals5 = 0
|fieldgoals5 = 0
|points5 = 28
|club6 = Dewsbury Rams
|year6start = 2002
|year6end =
|appearances6 = 19
|tries6 = 2
|goals6 = 6
|fieldgoals6 = 0
|points6 = 20
|club7 = Hunslet Hawks
|year7start = 2004
|year7end =
|appearances7 = 4
|tries7 = 1
|goals7 = 0
|fieldgoals7 = 0
|points7 = 0
|new = yes
|retired = yes
|updated = 26 April 2012
|source = {{cite web|url=http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/davide-longo|title=Statistics at loverugbyleague.com|publisher=loverugbyleague.com|date=31 December 2018|accessdate=1 January 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/davide-longo/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2018|accessdate=1 January 2019}}
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Davide Longo (born 9 December 1975) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who started playing Rugby League for Stanley Rangers ARLFC, playing in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, and as of 2019 he was the chief executive officer of Featherstone Rovers. He played at club level for Dewsbury Rams (two spells), Bradford Bulls, Swinton Lions, Keighley Cougars and Batley Bulldogs, as a {{rlp|fb|ce}}, or {{rlp|so}}. Davide Longo left Featherstone Rovers in March 2021 to take on a new role with Bradford City AFC as Chief Commercial Officer
Background
Davide Longo was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. His father was born in Alessandria Della Rocca, Agrigento. Sicily allowing him dual nationality status.
International honours
Davide Longo represented Great Britain (Academy) against France (Academy) playing in two international matches at Hilton Park, Leigh and Carcasonne, Southern France.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
Super League
Davide Longo signed for Bradford Bulls on 15 December 1995 and made his debut on Wednesday 20 December 1995 against Warrington at Wilderspool Stadium. Davide Longo made his Super League debut for Bradford Bulls on 8 April 1996 against London Broncos at Odsal Stadium.
Challenge Cup
Davide Longo was part of the Bradford Bulls 1996 Challenge Cup Final squad. He scored a hat-trick of tries against Batley on 4 February 1996 and featured in every round in games against Leigh Centurions, Wakefield Trinity and Leeds.
References
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External links
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- [https://archive.today/20130421122833/http://archive.thisisyork.co.uk/2002/3/2/289945.html Wasps' Ram raid]
- [https://archive.today/20130421122833/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/archive/2002/03/02/York+Archive/7930092.Wasps__Ram_raid/ Wasps' Ram raid]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/1707104.stm Hull KR hit by injuries]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/wakefield/7824063.stm Wakefield receive police funding]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/low/rugby_league/1707104.stm Hull KR hit by injuries]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110715191731/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=9866 Dewsbury Hang On To Win Rochdale Thriller]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20010601103218/http://rugby-league-world.com/2001/ChallengeCup/Round3.htm 2001 Challenge Cup round 3]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090731011012/http://geocities.com/Colosseum/Bleachers/7561/1998fixtures.html Swinton Lions 1998 Season Fixtures]
- [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/rams-keep-fighting-spirit-alive-9175321.html Rams keep fighting spirit alive]
- x [https://archive.today/20130421000725/http://www.manningstainton.co.uk/estate-agents-leeds_wakefield_bradford_wetherby/wakefield/news_wakefield_estate_agents_property_for_sale/wakefield_estate_agents_on_the_ball_in_wakefield/index Manning Stainton on the ball in Wakefield]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20020331101755/http://www.rugby-league-world.com/2002/ChallengeCup/Round4n.html 2002 Challenge Cup round 4]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120322164301/http://www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=10143 Youngsters flock to Wakefield at Easter]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120322164312/http://www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=12437 Wildcats take on soap stars in charity match]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120322164321/http://www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=12500 Wildcats {{As written|Calenders}} 2009]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522191003/http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/davide-longo-i121.html Davide Longo]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071019181159/http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/wildcats-show-commitment-to-learning-i602111.html Wildcats' show commitment to learning]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080516125728/http://www.woodenspoon.com/3_634.php Spoon 'Play for Success' at Super League Game]
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