George Flanagan
English professional rugby league footballer
George Flanagan (born 8 October 1986) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Keighley Cougars in RFL League 1.
Personal life
Flanagan was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
He has a son, George Flanagan Jr. who is also a rugby league footballer. Flanagan Jr. played alongside his father at the Bradford Bulls, making his first-team debut in July 2022 in a match against the London Broncos. The two went on to play against each other for the first time when Keighley met Hunslet in August 2024.
Career
Bradford Bulls
Flanagan started his career coming through the ranks at the Bradford Bulls through their academy system.
In 2018 Flanagan signed a two-year deal to play for his hometown club leaving Hunslet R.L.F.C. one game into the 2018 League 1 season. He scored 14 tries for the Bradford Bulls in the 2019 season, helping them earn promotion through the playoffs back to the Championship.
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