Richie Myler Biography – Richie Myler Wiki
Richie Myler born Richard David Myler is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half and fullback for the Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League and England and the England Knights at the international level. He has played for the Widnes Vikings in the Championship, and the Salford City Reds in the Championship and the Super League. He has also played for the Warrington Wolves and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
He started his career with Widnes, playing two games in the 2007 season. Myler signed for Salford from Widnes on a three-year deal in 2008 and contributed to Salford winning the National League One title, scoring 25 tries in 32 appearances, and winning numerous awards as well as the Co-Operative Player of the Year award. On February 14, 2009, he made his Super League début against the Crusaders, scoring a try in a Salford victory.
In 2009, he signed a four-year contract with Warrington worth around £200,000, making him the most expensive teenage signing in Rugby League history. He was offered a new contract which allegedly would have made him the highest-paid player in the history of Widnes. According to agent Martin Offiah, he rejected the deal, instead favoring a four-year deal with Warrington. He played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium. He played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford. He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
In 2015, he declared he was interested in playing the NRL the next year as he wanted a new challenge. Manly was rumored to want Myler after the departure of halves pairing Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans. However, on July 10, 2015, it was confirmed that Myler would stay in the Super League, signing a two-year deal with Catalans Dragons from 2016. On June 27, 2017, it was confirmed Myler had signed a three-year deal to join Leeds Rhinos starting from the following season. He was named Lance Todd Trophy winner for his performance at Fullback in the 2020 Challenge Cup Final.
Myler has represented both the Lancashire and England U-17s at Academy Level. He was named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He was named in the England team to face Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster prior to England’s departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He made his England début in the victory over Wales on October 10, 2008. He represented England against France on June 13, 2009. He began the game as a scrum-half and scored 30 points in the 66-12 England victory. He was not called up to the England RL side for the Four Nations in 2011, however, he was selected in the England Knights where he put in two man-of-the-match performances but was still not called up. Myler was recalled to the international stage in 2018, playing in test matches against France at the Leigh Sports Village and New Zealand.
Richie Myler Age
He was born on May 21, 1990, in Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Richie Myler Wife
He is currently (2022) separated from his wife Helen Skelton. In March 2012 he became engaged to then Blue Peter host Helen Skelton. They married in December 2013. Since marrying in 2013, they also became parents to sons Ernie, and Louis, and daughter Kate. However, the presenter says they will be now co-parenting their children as she shockingly revealed her split with rugby league player Richie in an Instagram post on Monday night of April 25, 2022.
“Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple,” Helen wrote. “He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children.”
Richie Myler Children
He is a father of three children with his estranged wife Helen Skelton. His first child, a boy named Ernie, was born on June 19, 2015, followed by their second son, Louis, who was born in April 2017. The couple’s first daughter, Elsie Kate, was born on December 28, 2021.
Richie Myler Height and Weight
He stands at a listed height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall and weighs up to 83 kilograms.
Richie Myler Instagram
His Instagram handle is @richiemyler.
