Lee Paterson

Lee Paterson (born 5 July 1981) is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for the Keighley Cougars, York City Knights, Widnes Vikings, as a centre, stand-off or loose forward.[5]

Lee Paterson
Personal information
Born (1981-07-05) 5 July 1981 (age 42)
York, North Yorkshire, England[1]
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 7 lb (92 kg)
PositionWing, Centre, Stand-off, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2002–04Keighley Cougars5873034
2005–06York City Knights4448032
2007Batley Bulldogs2042020
2007–08Carpentras XIII10412040
2008–09Widnes Vikings33140056
2010–11Carpentras XIII224800176
2013Whitehaven3040012
2014York City Knights1840016
2014Newcastle Thunder1821010
Total253471060396
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2007–12Scotland1234020
Source: [2][1][3][4]

Background

Paterson was born in Castleford, Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Paterson played with his home town team York City Knights, winning the 2005 National League Two with them, before moving to Batley in 2007.[6] He played for Widnes Vikings Featherstone Rovers and Mackay Cutters in Australia before rejoining York City in 2014.[1]

International honours

Paterson won caps for Scotland while at the Widnes Vikings.

Paterson was named in the Scotland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[7][8]

References