Ashley Gibson


Ashley Gibson is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er. He has played for England A at international level.
He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos, Salford City Reds, Castleford Tigers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League.

Background

Gibson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
As a youth he played for Stanningley Rangers.

Leeds Rhinos

He is also known to kick goals. He played only 29 times for Leeds over four years, despite scoring a hat-trick in his début, a 74-0 victory over the Leigh Centurions. A combination of limited first team opportunity and injury halting his chances in the first team.

Salford City Reds

He signed for Salford City Reds at the end of 2009's Super League XIV.

Bradford Bulls

side Bradford Bulls signed Gibson in June 2017 on a year and a half deal.
2017 - 2017 Season
He featured in Round 20 to Round 21.
2018 - 2018 Season
Ashley featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax, Sheffield Eagles and Toronto Wolfpack.
Gibson featured in Round 1 to Round 5 then in Round 7 to Round 17. He featured in Round 23 then in Round 25 to Final. Gibson also played in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 to Round 5. He scored against York City Knights, West Wales Raiders, Coventry Bears, London Skolars, Hunslet R.L.F.C. and Oldham R.L.F.C..
At the end of the season Gibson signed a 1 Year extension to his contract.
2019 - 2019 Season
Ashley featured in the pre-season friendlies against York City Knights, Huddersfield Giants and Batley Bulldogs.
Gibson featured in Round 5 then in Round 8. Gibson also played in Round 17. He also played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4. He was released at the end of the season.
Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2017 Bradford Bulls20000
2018 Bradford Bulls2480032
2019 Bradford Bulls40000
Total3080032

England

He gained national honours with the England A-Team, winning the Federation Shield.