Richie Myler

Richie Myler is an English-born rugby league footballer who played professionally in the Super League and the Championship before retiring in 2024. Born on 21 May 1990 in Widnes, he began with Widnes Vikings, signed for Salford in 2008, and in 2009 agreed a four-year contract with Warrington Wolves that was described as the most expensive teenage signing in the sport's history. He later played for Catalans Dragons, Leeds Rhinos and York Knights. He played in Warrington's 2012 Challenge Cup final victory over Leeds at Wembley, and won the Lance Todd Trophy for his performance at fullback in the 2020 Challenge Cup final. He represented England and the England Knights, then declared for Ireland in 2022 and was named in their squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby League World Cup. After an elbow injury he announced his retirement in April 2024 and now serves as director of rugby at Hull FC.