Grant Anderson (rugby league, born 1969)

For other rugby players, see Grant Anderson (disambiguation).

Grant Anderson (born 21 February 1969) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Castleford (two spells), and Halifax.^[1][2][3][4]

Grant Anderson

Personal information
Born	(1969-02-21) 21 February 1969 (age 56) unknown
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1986–94 Castleford 211 82 0 1 317 1994–96 Halifax 1996–97 Castleford 23 3 0 0 12 Total 234 85 0 1 329 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1989–90 Great Britain U-21 4
Source: [1]

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Grant Anderson played stand-off in Castleford's 12-28 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Challenge Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1992, in front of a crowd of 77,386.^[5]

County Cup Final appearances

Grant Anderson played stand-off in Castleford's 12-33 defeat by Leeds in the 1988 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday 16 October 1988, and played at centre in the 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990.^{[citation needed]}

Regal Trophy Final appearances

Grant Anderson played at centre and scored a try in Castleford Tigers' 33-2 victory over Wigan in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.^[6]

Representative career

Grant Anderson made four appearances for Great Britain under-21s between 1989 and 1990.^[7]

Club career

Grant Anderson made his début for Castleford in the 44-8 victory over Widnes on 18 March 1987, he signed for Castleford for a second-time from Halifax on Monday 26 February 1996.^{[citation needed]}