Harrison Hansen

Harrison Hansen (born 26 October 1985) is a professional rugby league footballer for Leigh Centurions of the Kingstone Press Championship. A Samoa and New Zealand international representative forward. Up until signing for Salford in 2013, he had played his entire professional career to date with Wigan Warriors. During his time with Wigan, he won two Super League Grand Finals and two Challenge Cups.

Early life

Kiwi forward Harrison is the son of ex Salford and Swinton professional Shane Hansen and is a product of the Folly Lane ARLFC who play at the Blue Ribbon Field, Swinton. Hansen attended the same Swinton school, Moorside High School, as Manchester United's Ryan Giggs. He is of Samoan, Chinese and Scottish descent.

He impressed in Wigan's Academy setup and was signed on a new two-year deal in July 2003. Head coach of the time Stuart Raper said: "Harrison has impressed me this season in the Under 21s and he is another quality young player to come through the ranks joining the likes of Luke Robinson, Gareth Hock and Kevin Brown."