Nathan McAvoy
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Nathan McAvoy was a professional rugby league
player for 15 years and is now a qualified PE teacher and currently teaching in Manchester.
. He had had joined Salford from Eccles ARL where he played alongside Adrian Morley
. He made 118 appearances for the City Reds, scoring 75 tries during his six year stint at the club.
During his time at Salford Nathan was given the Captaincy of the Great Britain Amateur squad when they toured in New Zealand
. In 1996 he was given his first full cap by Great Britain
. He was also selected in the England squad for the 1996 European Championships and made his début against Wales before being named in the squad for the 2000 World Cup
signed Nathan in 1998 and during his time at Bradford he lifted the Rugby League Challenge Cup
and the Grand Final in which he scored a spectacular try against bitter rivals Leeds Rhinos
in 2000 which is remembered fondly by fans.
for Saracens
during the 2003-04 season. His rugby union career was frustrating with an early injury causing loss of form and only made a handful of appearances before joining Salford again mid 2004
against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
and scored a try in a 46 - 18 win
It was announced on April 28, 2006 that Nathan had joined Wigan Warriors on a months loan. A day later it was announced that Leeds Rhinos had released Nathan from his contract.
this season after successfully helping the Wigan club survive relegation last season.
It was announced February 2, 2007 that Nathan was not offered a contract with Wigan and will be returning to Bradford for the 2007 season taking the squad number 2.
In August 2007 it was announced that Nathan would be released at the end of 2007.
for the 2008 season.
In the 2008 season Nathan McAvoy suffered a shattered kneecap and broken neck. Although he fully recovered he subsequently decided to retire from professional sport and complete his studies at Salford University where he gained a 2:1 in Sport Science & Management in 2009 (dissertation - Salary Caps in Sport).
He then went on to train as a teacher and in 2010 became a PE teacher at Manchester Academy.
Nathan Currently resides on thr RFL disciplinary board.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player for 15 years and is now a qualified PE teacher and currently teaching in Manchester.
Career
Nathan's first professional contract was given to him by Salford City RedsSalford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
. He had had joined Salford from Eccles ARL where he played alongside Adrian Morley
Adrian Morley
Adrian Morley is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves of Europe's Super League...
. He made 118 appearances for the City Reds, scoring 75 tries during his six year stint at the club.
Representative
Nathan McAvoy won caps for England while at Salford in 1996 against Wales, and while at Bradford Bulls in 1999 against France, and France (sub).During his time at Salford Nathan was given the Captaincy of the Great Britain Amateur squad when they toured in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. In 1996 he was given his first full cap by Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
. He was also selected in the England squad for the 1996 European Championships and made his début against Wales before being named in the squad for the 2000 World Cup
1998-2003
Super League giants Bradford BullsBradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
signed Nathan in 1998 and during his time at Bradford he lifted the Rugby League Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
and the Grand Final in which he scored a spectacular try against bitter rivals Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
in 2000 which is remembered fondly by fans.
2003-2004
Nathan left Bradford and decided it was time for a new challenge and changed codes to play rugby unionRugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
for Saracens
Saracens F.C.
Saracens are a professional rugby union team based in St. Albans, England – although they play their home games at Vicarage Road, in Watford. They are currently members of the Aviva Premiership, the top level of domestic rugby union in England...
during the 2003-04 season. His rugby union career was frustrating with an early injury causing loss of form and only made a handful of appearances before joining Salford again mid 2004
2006
He joined Leeds Rhinos in January 2006 and made his début in the Tetleys Festive Challenge at HeadingleyHeadingley
Headingley is a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It is approximately two miles out of the city centre, to the north west along the A660 road...
against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts...
and scored a try in a 46 - 18 win
It was announced on April 28, 2006 that Nathan had joined Wigan Warriors on a months loan. A day later it was announced that Leeds Rhinos had released Nathan from his contract.
2007
Nathan was awarded with a 1 year contract at the JJB StadiumJJB Stadium
The DW Stadium is a sports stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, that is home to Wigan Athletic football club and Wigan Warriors rugby league club....
this season after successfully helping the Wigan club survive relegation last season.
It was announced February 2, 2007 that Nathan was not offered a contract with Wigan and will be returning to Bradford for the 2007 season taking the squad number 2.
In August 2007 it was announced that Nathan would be released at the end of 2007.
2008 - 2011
In December 2007, it was announced that Nathan had signed a part time contract to play with Leigh CenturionsLeigh Centurions
Leigh Centurions is an English professional rugby league club based in Leigh, Greater Manchester who play in the Co-operative Championship.The club was founded in 1878 as Leigh Rugby Football Club and is one of the original twenty-two clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in...
for the 2008 season.
In the 2008 season Nathan McAvoy suffered a shattered kneecap and broken neck. Although he fully recovered he subsequently decided to retire from professional sport and complete his studies at Salford University where he gained a 2:1 in Sport Science & Management in 2009 (dissertation - Salary Caps in Sport).
He then went on to train as a teacher and in 2010 became a PE teacher at Manchester Academy.
Nathan Currently resides on thr RFL disciplinary board.