Alan Ackroyd


Alan Ackroyd, also known by the nickname of "Bunny", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Castleford, Halifax, and Bramley, as a, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Alan Ackroyd was born in Kippax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

During his time at Castleford he scored one 2-point drop goal.

County Cup Final appearances

Alan Ackroyd played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 15, and scored a 2-goals in Castleford's 7-11 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1971 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1971–72 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 21 August 1971.