Chester Butler (rugby league)


Chester Butler also known as Chezzy is a Wales international rugby league footballer who last played as a forward or for the Bradford Bulls in the Championship.
He previously played for on loan from the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, Halifax in the Championship, and spent time on loan from 'Fax at the Wales Ironmen in League 1.

Background

Butler was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
Butler's father Peter Butler was a professional footballer, and his maternal grandfather, Colin Dixon, was a Wales international rugby league footballer.

Career

Chester came through the system at his hometown club Halifax, graduating through the reserve system at The Shay to become a regular first teamer.
Butler was named in the Wales squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
On 20 May 2019, Butler signed for Huddersfield.
On 11 February 2022, it was announced Butler had signed for Championship club Bradford on a season long loan. On 19 August 2022, it was announced Butler had signed a permanent two-year deal with Bradford club.