Andy Saunders (rugby league)

Australian rugby league footballer

Andy Saunders

Personal information

Full name| Andrew Saunders
Born|  (1994-09-14) 14 September 1994 (age 30)
Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia
Height| 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight| 105 kg (16 st 7 lb)

Playing information

Position| Prop
| Club

Years  | Team  | Pld | T | G | FG | P
2017  | Canterbury Bulldogs | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
Representative
Years  | Team  | Pld | T | G | FG | P
2017  | NSW Residents | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0

Source: [1]

As of 10 January 2024

Andy Saunders (born 14 September 1994) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. He is a former Penrith Panthers National Youth Championship Captain and has played over 100 games in the NRL's second tier reserve grade competition.[2]

## Background

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Born in Quirindi, New South Wales, Saunders is of Italian descent.[3] He played his junior rugby league for the Quirindi Grasshoppers before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.

## Playing career

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### Early career

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In 2013 and 2014, Saunders played for the Penrith Panthers' NYC team.[4] In October 2013, he played in the Panthers' NYC premiership win over the New Zealand Warriors.[5] In 2014, he took over the captaincy of the Panthers' NYC team.[5] In September 2014, he was named at prop in the 2014 NYC Team of the Year[6] and played in the Panthers' New South Wales Cup premiership win over the Newcastle Knights.[7] In October 2014, he played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.[8]

### 2017

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In February, Saunders signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for the 2017 season.[9] In May, he played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents.[10] In July, he made his NRL debut for the Canterbury side during their round 18 match against Newcastle at Belmore Sports Ground. Saunders played off the bench in their 20-18 victory.[11][12]

### 2018

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In 2018, Saunders signed for NSW Cup side Wentworthville.[13]

### 2019

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In 2019, Saunders signed for Blacktown Workers.[14][15]

## References

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1. ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Andy Saunders – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
2. ^ "Official Canterbury Cup NSW profile of Andy Saunders for Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles". New South Wales Rugby League. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
3. ^ "Italy Look to Make Second Rugby League World Cup". European Rugby League. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
4. ^ "S". Nyc Database. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
5. ^ a b NRL Digital Media. "Where Are They Now: 2013 NYC Premiers – Panthers". Penrithpanthers.com.au. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
6. ^ "Holden Cup Team of the Year". NRL.com. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
7. ^ NRL Digital Media. "VB NSW Cup Preview – Grand Final". NSWRL. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
8. ^ "Junior Kangaroos side to face NZ". NRL.com. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
9. ^ "Bulldogs sign ex-Panthers NYC captain". NRL.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
10. ^ NRL Digital Media. "UPDATED SQUAD | Intrust Super Premiership NSW Residents". NSWRL. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
11. ^ "Updated team lists: Bulldogs v Knights". NRL.com. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
12. ^ NRL Digital Media. "CrownBet Late Mail: Round 18 v Knights". Bulldogs. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
13. ^ "Saunders Signs With Wentworthville". www.nswrl.com.au.
14. ^ "Andy Saunders plays his 100th Canterbury Cup match on Saturday". www.northerndailyleader.com.au.
15. ^ "Slow start costs Panthers top four spot". www.penrithpanthers.com.au.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Andy Saunders (rugby league).

* Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs profile

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Penrith Panthers squad – 2013 NYC Premiers (1st title)

* 1\. Kieren Moss
* 2\. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
* 3\. Waqa Blake
* 4\. James Roberts
* 5\. George Jennings
* 6\. Doug Hewitt
* 7\. Daniel Foster (c)

* 20\. Michael Ross
* 9\. Kierran Moseley
* 10\. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
* 11\. Bryce Cartwright
* 12\. James Dunley
* 8\. Andy Saunders

* 13\. Brendan Attwood
* 14\. Mitch Clark
* 15\. Tekina Vailea
* 17\. Isaah Yeo

* Coach: Garth Brennan

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2014 NRL Under-20s Team of the Year

* 1\. Jake Mamo
* 2\. Valentine Holmes
* 3\. Sione Mata'utia
* 4\. Brendan Elliot
* 5\. Nene Macdonald
* 6\. Te Maire Martin
* 7\. Drew Hutchison

* 8\. Andy Saunders
* 9\. Manaia Cherrington
* 10\. Sam Lisone
* 11\. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
* 12\. Tepai Moeroa
* 13\. Willis Meehan

* 14\. Danny Levi
* 15\. Joseph Tapine
* 16\. Addin Fonua-Blake
* 17\. Kane Elgey

* Coach: Mick Crawley

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