Craig Emmerson

Craig Emmerson (born 14 September 1971) is an English-born rugby union player. He was the first player to ever have a transfer fee paid for them when he moved from Morley to Gloucester in 1995 just as professionalism had been passed by the International Board.[1]

Craig Emmerson
Birth nameCraig Emmerson
Date of birth (1971-09-14) 14 September 1971
Place of birthHalifax, West Yorkshire
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 0 lb (83 kg)
Occupation(s)Electrician
Rugby union career
Position(s) Inside Centre
Current team Halifax RUFC
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Halifax
West Harlepool
Morley
Gloucester
Leeds Tykes
Wakefield
Halifax
Morley
Harlequins
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Biography

Emmerson was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England on 14 September 1971. He began his rugby union career at the age of 16 for Halifax RUFC. He also has played for West Hartlepool, Harlequins, Morley, Gloucester, Leeds Tykes and Wakefield.

He is an electrician by trade.

Honours

England Colts
North of England U21
North of England

References

  1. "Welcome to the Official Website of Leeds Carnegie". Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
  • Playfair Rugby Union Annual 1998/99
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