Brendan Hill (rugby league)


Brendan Hill, also known by the nickname of "Bren Gun", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Bradford Northern, Halifax and Keighley, as a.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Brendan Hill played right-, i.e. number 10, in Bradford Northern's 12-12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, and played right-, scored a try, and was man of the match in the 11-2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987.

Regal Trophy Final appearances

Brendan Hill played left-, i.e. number 8, in Halifax's 12-24 defeat by Wigan in the 1989–90 Regal Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 13 January 1990.

Club career

Hill was transferred from Bradford Northern to Halifax for a transfer fee of £90,000 during January 1989,.