Charles William Paul "Chaz" I'Anson (born ) is an English former professional

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footballer who last played at scrum half for the

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but could also operate at stand off and loose forward. I'Anson began his career with the

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Academy but an unfortunate leg break curtailed his career with Leeds. He subsequently signed for hometown club

Hull Kingston Rovers Hull Kingston Rovers are a professional rugby league club based in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, that competes in the Super League, the top tier of British rugby league. The club has won five league championships, and one Challeng ...

, and began to make a positive impression in the academy. His performances for Hull KR Academy led him to a

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début in the last game of the 2007 season against the

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. In 2008, I'Anson made eight appearances scoring two tries including one in the Hull Derby. This form secured a contract for 2009 where he made 12 appearances in 2009's

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. I'Anson scored three times in seven appearances for

in 2010 before going on a month's loan to Cooperative Championship club

Widnes Vikings The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at the Halton Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rug ...

following Scrum Half James Webster's retirement. However, he suffered a season-ending knee injury just twenty minutes into his Vikings début which required a knee reconstruction. Despite the injury lay off, the Widnes Vikings signed Chaz I'Anson on a 12-month contract for the 2011 season and handed him the number 7 jersey. In April 2011, he was named vice captain as the Vikings began preparations following the successful Super League application. I'Anson's return to fitness and form has led to the development of a promising half back partnership with the

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' dual registered Stand Off

Joe Mellor Joseph Patrick Mellor (born 28 December 1990) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship. He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on l ...

. In 2012, I'Anson joined Championship Club Swinton Lions. In 2013 he started working at

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. Chaz I'Anson - Widnes Vikings

Background

Chaz I'Anson was born in

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, England.

References

1986 births Living people English rugby league players Hull Kingston Rovers players Rugby league players from Kingston upon Hull Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league five-eighths Swinton Lions players Widnes Vikings players {{England-rugbyleague-bio-stub