Reece Lyne
Personal information
Born (1992-12-02) 2 December 1992 (age 31)[1]
Hull, Humberside, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg) [1]
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010–12 Hull F.C. 14 4 0 0 16
2013–23 Wakefield Trinity 233 64 0 0 256
2024– Doncaster RLFC 0 0 0 0
Total 247 68 0 0 272
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–21 England 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]
As of 31 October 2023

Reece Lyne (born 2 December 1992) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for Doncaster RLFC in the Betfred Championship and England at international level.

He has previously played for Wakefield Trinity and Hull F.C. in the Super League, and played on the wing earlier in his career.

Background

Lyne was born in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England. He is of Jamaican descent.

Early years

He attended David Lister School from 2004 to 2009,[4] and also played for Ideal Isberg Rugby Club during his childhood years.[5]

Playing career

Hull FC

Lyne started his playing career in 2010 at Hull F.C.[6]

Wakefield Trinity

At the end of the 2012 season he signed a three-year deal with Wakefield Trinity.[7] Having made his 100th appearance for the club at home to his old club Hull F.C., he wore the number four shirt for the 2017 season. Lyne played 15 games for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.[8] During his 10 seasons with Wakefield he made 233 appearances and scored 64 tries.[9][10]

Doncaster RLFC

On 31 October 2023, it was announced that Lyne had signed a three-year deal with Doncaster RLFC.[9][10]

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.[11]

In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village.[12]

He was selected in England 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Reece Lyne Wakefield Wildcats". www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Reece Lyne". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  3. ^ Rugby League Project
  4. ^ "HULL FC: A début to remember for Reece Lyne". Hull Daily Mail. 16 February 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Isberg strike gold". Hull Daily Mail. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Winger Reece Lyne signs new deal with Hull FC". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Reece Lyne moves to Wakefield Wildcats from Hull FC". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  8. ^ "Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win". www.skysports.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. ^ a b "News | Dons sign Super League mainstay Reece Lyne". Doncaster RLFC. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Wakefield Trinity stalwart Reece Lyne makes Championship switch on long-term contract: 'A really big signing for us'". Love Rugby League. 31 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Ten new additions in England Knights squad". loverugbyleague. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Tom Johnstone marks debut with England hat-trick against France". Guardian. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Sam Tomkins eager to lift inaugural World 9s title with England Down Under". Mirror. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.

External links

Doncaster RLFC – 2024 current squad
England squad – 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s
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