11 Facts About Nathan McAvoy

Nathaniel Joseph McAvoy was born on 31 December 1976 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a centre or wing.

Nathan McAvoy spent most of his club career with Salford and Bradford Bulls, but had short spells with Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and Leigh Centurions.

Nathan McAvoy joined Salford in 1994 from Eccles ARL, where he played alongside Adrian Morley, Ian Watson and Carlo Napolitano.

Nathan McAvoy made 118 appearances for the Salford City Reds, scoring 75 tries during his five-year stint at the club.

Nathan McAvoy played for Bradford Bulls from the interchange bench in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to St Helens.

Nathan McAvoy was awarded with a 1-year contract at the JJB Stadium this season after successfully helping the Wigan club survive relegation last season.

In December 2007, it was announced that Nathan McAvoy had signed a part-time contract to play with Leigh Centurions for the 2008 season.

In 1994, Nathan McAvoy played for Great Britain under-21s against Australia.

Nathan McAvoy won caps for England while at Salford in 1996 against Wales, and while at Bradford Bulls in 1999 against France, and France.

Nathan McAvoy was selected in the England squad for the 1996 European Championship, and he made his debut against Wales before being named in the squad for the 2000 World Cup.

Nathan McAvoy then went on to train as a teacher and in 2010 became a PE teacher at Manchester Academy.