Anthony Blackwood

Anthony Blackwood is an English professional rugby league footballer who played for the Crusaders RL in the Super League, and the [South Wales national rugby league team|Wales Ironmen|South Wales Scorpions] in Championship 1. He has previously represented Wales and played as a or.

Background

Blackwood was born in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, England.

Playing career

Formerly a back-row player, Blackwood signed for Crusaders in 2007 from Halifax. He is a former Leigh Centurions academy captain.

International honours

Blackwood made his Wales début against Scotland in 2005, winning caps for Wales while at Halifax, and Celtic Crusaders 2005...present 7-caps 3-tries 12-points.
A regular and one of the most committed Welsh internationals, Anthony joined the Crusaders from Halifax at the start of last season following an impressive record with the Yorkshire-side. He continued to impress at the Crusaders in both the 2007 and 2008 season scoring 14 tries in year one followed by 11 in 2008