Andy Lynch (rugby league)

Andy Lynch

Lynch playing for the Bradford Bulls
Personal information
Born	(1979-10-20) 20 October 1979 (age 37) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1999–04 Castleford Tigers 137 17 0 0 68 2005–11 Bradford Bulls 204 46 0 0 184 2012–13 Hull FC 59 3 0 0 12 2014– Castleford Tigers 67 2 0 6 8 Total 467 68 0 6 272 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2003–≥03 Yorkshire ≥1 2002–03 England 'A' 7 2 0 0 8 2004–05 England 5 0 0 0 0 2007 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
As of 04/04/2016 Source: Rugby League Project

Andy Lynch (born 20 October 1979) is an English professional rugby league footballer for Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He previously played for Bradford Bulls and Hull FC. He plays as a Prop.

Lynch started his career at Castleford Tigers in 1999. 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 awarded England honours, and played as a substitute in Yorkshire's 56-6 victory over Lancashire at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on 2 July 2003.

Lynch signed for 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 signed for Hull FC on a two-year deal in September 2011 for a "significant six figure" fee. Lynch was named FC captain for the 2012 season on 19 January.