Ryan Lee Hudson (born 20 November 1979), also known by the nicknames of "Raz", and "Hudders", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (

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), England (

), and Yorkshire, and at club level for

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, the Huddersfield Giants (two spells), the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, the

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( Heritage № 786) (two spells) (

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), and the Bradford Bulls (no appearances), as a , or . He is also the brother of former ''

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'' and '' Wild at Heart'' actress Lucy-Jo Hudson. Hudson was set to play for Bradford Bulls in 2005 but failed a substance test after taking some pain-killers abroad that contained the banned substance stanozolol. He was suspended from the game for two years; the ban expired shortly before the start of 2007's Super League XII.

Early career

As a youngster, he played for amateur side

, whom he later went on to coach. Whilst at the club his potential was obvious. He picked up several player of the year awards and is regarded as one of the club's finest ever products.

International honours

In October 2001, Hudson was named as captain for England under-21s two-game tour against South Africa. Ryan Hudson represented England 'A' while at Castleford playing in the 12–34 defeat by New Zealand at Brentford F.C.'s stadium on 30 October 2002, playing and scoring one try in the 44–8 victory over Fiji at

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, Fiji on 9 November 2002, as a substitute in the 12–18 defeat by Fiji President's XIII at

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, Fiji on 13 November 2002, and in the 30–18 victory over Tonga at Nukuʻalofa, Tonga on 16 November 2002, and represented Great Britain 'A' playing and scoring one try in the 52–18 victory over New Zealand 'A' at Leeds Rhinos' stadium on 29 October 2003.

County honours

Ryan Hudson won a cap playing for Yorkshire while at Castleford as the

in the 56–6 victory over Lancashire at

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on 2 July 2003.

Post playing career

Outside of Rugby League, he has an endorsement deal with ''Maximuscle''. Hudson also co-owns a gym in Castleford with former Featherstone Rovers player

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, he is also a coach at Stanley Rangers ARLFC.

References

External links

Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk
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