Andrew Henderson

Andrew Henderson (born 17 June 1979) is a professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the York Knights in the Betfred Championship and a former professional rugby league footballer who played for Scotland at international level. He is the former assistant coach of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, the former head of rugby at the Keighley Cougars and former head coach of the London Broncos. He played professionally as a , representing Gateshead Thunder, Castleford Tigers (Heritage No. 824), Balmain Tigers, Salford City Reds, Barrow Raiders and the Sheffield Eagles over a 14 year playing career. He was also a former Scotland international rugby league footballer. Background He was born in Torquay, Devon, England. Playing career Henderson began his professional career in England in 2001 with Super League side Salford City Reds. With limited opportunities there, Henderson moved to Northern Ford Premiership club Barrow Raiders for the 2002 and 2003 seasons. He captained the Raiders for the 2003 season. Soon after, Super League side Widnes Vikings snapped up Henderson for a trial period, in which he featured for them in the 2004 Sydney World Sevens tournament, and a friendly match against the Wests Tigers. He failed to agree a deal with Widnes and subsequently joined the Wests Tigers, captaining their premier league side Balmain Tigers in 2004.