19 Facts About Shaun Briscoe

Shaun Briscoe was born on 23 February 1983 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer.

Shaun Briscoe is currently the head coach of the world champion England Physical Disability Rugby League team.

Shaun Briscoe started his rugby career at Wigan playing for the Academy side before making his first team debut for Wigan against Castleford in 2002.

Shaun Briscoe was the regular full back for Wigan for 3 months in the absence of the injured Kris Radlinski.

Shaun Briscoe played well making 28 appearances and scoring 11 tries but he was dropped from the squad when Kris Radlinski returned.

Shaun Briscoe made an impact at Hull and became their regular first team fullback.

Shaun Briscoe became the first Hull player to score four tries in one match giving Hull their first win at the Bradford Bulls in the Super League.

Shaun Briscoe played an important role in Hull's Challenge Cup run in 2005 but missed the final due to appendicitis.

Hull went on to win the match and Shaun Briscoe was given a winning medal for being in the squad.

Shaun Briscoe signed for Hull Kingston Rovers on a two-year contract in September 2007.

Shaun Briscoe missed out on the England squad for the France game in early 2008 through injury.

Again the season Shaun Briscoe proved he is one of the most consistent performers in super league, his displays and bravery gained praise from John Kear and Justin Morgan.

Shaun Briscoe spent two seasons with Widnes before retiring in 2013.

Shaun Briscoe played for England against New Zealand at Brentford in November 2002.

Shaun Briscoe was selected for the sides to face Fiji and Tonga and made three appearances.

Shaun Briscoe won the Jean Galia Medal as man of the match in the final.

Shaun Briscoe was named in the England team to face Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Shaun Briscoe was selected to play for England against France in the one-off test in 2010.

Shaun Briscoe won caps for England while at Hull in 2004 against Russia, France and Ireland ; while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 2008 against Wales; in 2009 against France, and in the 2009 Rugby League Four Nations against France, Australia, New Zealand and Australia.