Sean Long

Sean Long (born 24 September 1976 in Wigan) is an English retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. An England and Great Britain international scrum-half, Long is regarded by many as one of the finest British players of his generation. He began his career with Wigan and also played for Widnes and Hull FC, but is best known for his time playing for St Helens in the Super League with whom he won a total of four Super League championships and five Challenge Cups, as well as numerous individual accolades including the Man of Steel award and three Lance Todd Trophies.

Following his retirement as a player, Long began a coaching career. He is currently assistant coach of St Helens and the Samoa national rugby league team.

Early life

Between the ages of eleven and thirteen Long attended St Joseph's Catholic Comprehensive School in Horwich but moved to the Deanery High School on Frog Lane in Wigan because the former only played football, not rugby.

Playing career

1990s

Sean Long (footballer)

Sean Martin Long (born 2 May 1995) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Reading.

Club career

Long joined Reading from Irish side Cherry Orchard in 2012. He made his professional debut on 26 August 2014 as a second-half substitute in the 1–0 League Cup win over Scunthorpe United. On 16 October 2015, he signed for Luton Town on an initial one-month loan, before returning to Reading on 5 January 2016.

International career

Long has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 level. Long was called up to the under-21's for the first time in May 2015, along with Reading team mates Pierce Sweeney and Shane Griffin.

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