22 Facts About Gareth Raynor

Gareth Raynor was born on 24 February 1978 and is an English former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer who last played for the London Skolars in Kingstone Press Championship 1.

Gareth Raynor is a former Great Britain international who previously played for Hull FC, the Crusaders, the Leeds Rhinos, and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League.

Gareth Raynor started his career in rugby union as a centre.

Gareth Raynor started out at Pontefract RU and later moved onto Castleford Panthers before Leeds Tykes stumbled upon his performances and took a keen interest.

Gareth Raynor made 8 appearances for the Tykes in their Division One season.

Gareth Raynor transferred to Leeds in the summer of 2000 and made three off the bench performances for the Rhinos.

Gareth Raynor was a regular at Hull FC after a successful season on the wing with 18 tries in all competitions at the end of 2005.

Gareth Raynor played for Hull at centre in the 2005 Challenge Cup final, scoring a try in their victory against the Leeds Rhinos.

Gareth Raynor became a Great Britain international, starring in the 2006 Tri Nations.

Gareth Raynor was forced to rule himself out of contention for the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup through injury.

For 2010's Super League XV, Gareth Raynor signed for Crusaders on a short-term deal, pending the results of his upcoming court case.

In May 2010, Gareth Raynor was jailed for 15 months for his part in a fake ink cartridge and computer games scam, and for breaching a previously suspended sentence relating to an assault.

Gareth Raynor was granted an early release after serving seven months of his sentence.

Gareth Raynor played against Halifax, Dewsbury Rams and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Gareth Raynor was featured from Round 1 to Round 5.

Gareth Raynor picked up an injury then returned in Round 10 through to Round 12.

Gareth Raynor then played in seven consecutive games from Round 19 until Round 25.

Gareth Raynor appeared in the Challenge Cup games against Halifax and Wigan Warriors during this match he was sent off for punching Sam Tomkins.

Gareth Raynor scored tries against Huddersfield Giants, Hull Kingston Rovers, Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers and Halifax.

Gareth Raynor signed a 1-year extension with the Bradford Bulls.

Gareth Raynor signed for the Featherstone Rovers for the 2012 season, but he only played 4-matches, scoring 3-tries.

Gareth Raynor provided a try 2 minutes into his debut for the London Skolars against Oldham.