Andy Coley


Andy Coley is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a and forward in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. A Great Britain and England international representative forward, he played in the Super League for the Salford City Reds and the Wigan Warriors.

Career

Early career

Born in Warrington, Coley began playing rugby league for local amateur side Laporte ARL. He turned professional in 1997, joining Swinton Lions.

Salford City Reds

In 2001, Coley signed for Salford City Reds as a prior to the 2001's Super League VI, but subsequently moved up into the front row.
Coley agreed a deal to join Wigan Warriors in September 2007 from Salford City Reds who were relegated in the 2007 Super League season.
Coley represented Lancashire and scored a hat trick of tries on his England début against Russia, during England’s victorious European Nations Cup campaign in 2004.
In June 2007 Coley was called up to the Great Britain squad for the Test match against France

Wigan Warriors

Coley was first team prop at the Wigan Warriors since his arrival.
He played in the 2010 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford.
Coley played as a forward in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.