15 Facts About Andy Ackers

Andrew Ackers was born on 25 December 1993 and is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League and represents England at the international level.

Andy Ackers has previously played for the Swinton Lions in the Championship and Championship 1, the London Broncos in the Championship, and the Toronto Wolfpack in the Championship and the Super League.

Andy Ackers started playing rugby league at the age of 12 for Golborne Parkside before signing for Hindley.

Andy Ackers was recruited into the Wigan Warriors Academy at the age of 18.

Andy Ackers played for the under-18s during the 2012 season but was released without making a single first-team appearance.

Andy Ackers then signed with Warrington after a successful trial and captained their under-19s team in 2013.

Andy Ackers became a full time professional as a 23-year-old at the London Broncos signing for the 2016 and 2017.

Andy Ackers last game for London was an away game against Widnes Vikings in the Qualifiers on 16 September 2017.

Andy Ackers signed for Canadian-based club Toronto Wolfpack a few days after his release.

The move was criticised by London Broncos, as Andy Ackers initially requested his release in order to spend more time with his family in the north of England.

Andy Ackers suddenly left in June 2020; a few weeks before the events at Toronto that would see them ultimately liquidated.

On 4 June 2020, Andy Ackers left Toronto and signed a contract with Salford that would run until 2022.

On 18 October 2023, Andy Ackers signed a three-year deal to join Leeds ahead of the 2024 Super League season.

In round 1 of the 2024 Super League season, Andy Ackers made his club debut for Leeds against his former team Salford.

Andy Ackers played 24 games for Leeds in the 2024 Super League which saw the club finish 8th on the table.