Oli Leyland (born 17 May 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
He has spent time at London Broncos in the Championship and the Super League, on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1, Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and on loan at Widnes Vikings in the Championship.
Background Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England.London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink StadiumLondon Broncos’ historic win ‘perfect advert’ for rugby league He attended Maidstone Grammar School.Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league
He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium Leyland represented Lancashire against the Australian Schoolboys side.Lancashire and Yorkshire name Academy Origin squads to face Australian Schoolboys He joined the London Broncos Academy aged 16.Oli Leyland keen to propel London Broncos into new era
His brother Bill Leyland plays for Hull KR.Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
Playing career London Broncos He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2020 season.London Broncos head coach Danny Ward savours Great Britain experience
He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in April 2021 against the York City Knights.Leyland staying grounded after ‘unbelievable experience’ of making professional debut
He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1.
Leyland was a runner up in the Championship young player of the year in 2022.Wakefield Trinity youngster scoops award after spells at Barrow Raiders and Featherstone RoversYork City Knights' winger Towse misses out on awardChampionship and League 1 awards nominations announced He was the Broncos top point scorer in 2022, with 102 points from two tries and 47 goals, and won the LBSA Young Player of the Year award voted for by supporters. On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique.
Warrington Wolves On 8 October 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Warrington in the Super League on a two-year deal.
On 22 July 2026 it was reported that he had left Warrington Wolves with immediate effect
Huddersfield Giants On 12 August 2026, it was reported that he had signed for Huddersfield in the Super League on a deal until the end of the 2026 season.
References
External links
London Broncos profile Super League profile