Graeme Hallas
Graeme Andrew Hallas (born 27 February 1971) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, and coached in the 2000s. He played at representative level for Great Britain in non-Test matches, and at club level for the Hull Kingston Rovers, Halifax, Hull FC, the Huddersfield Giants and the York City Knights as a wing, centre, or loose forward, i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or, 13, and coached at club level for Hunslet Hawks.
Contents
- 1 Background
- 2 Club career
- 3 International honours
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Background
Graeme Hallas was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Club career
Hallas began his amateur career with Dudley Hill ARLFC. He played for the Hull Kingston Rovers, and also played in the Super League for Halifax, Hull F.C. and the Huddersfield Giants.
Despite Huddersfield Giants being relegated from the Super League in 2001, Hallas opted to stay with the club and signed a new contract. In 2002, Hallas played in Huddersfield Giants' victory over Leigh Centurions in the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final. He left the club at the end of the season and joined the newly formed York City Knights. He appeared 22 times for the club in the 2003 season, scoring nine tries.
International honours
Hallas was selected for the 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.
References
External links
- Hull KR hit by injuries
- Giants loom large
- Giants lead the way
- Town sunk by last-gasp Walker
- Huddersfield destroy Leigh
- Giants cruise to Buddies triumph
- Giants on course for Super League
- Beware the rampaging Bulls
- Huddersfield Giants
- Cougars coach wins monthly award
- Hunslet Hawks coach Hallas quits
- Hallas proud of achievements at Hunslet