Lee Smith (rugby league)

Infobox rugby league biography
playername = Lee Smith
fullname = Lee Smith
nickname = Alan

---

caption =
country =
position = Wing / Full-Back
currentclub = leagueicon|Leeds Rhinos|size=16 Leeds Rhinos
clubnumber = 5
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|8|8
placeofbirth = Leeds, West Yorkshire
countryofbirth = England
height = 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)
weight = 13 st 8 lbs (84 kg)
club1 = leagueicon|Leeds Rhinos|size=16 Leeds Rhinos
year1start = 2005
year1end = present
appearances1 = 26
tries1 =
goals1 =
fieldgoals1 =
points1 = 62
teamA = Flagicon|England England
yearAstart = 2006
yearAend =
appearancesA = 4
triesA =
goalsA =
fieldgoalsA =
pointsA = 4
updated =
source =
new = yes

Lee Smith is a rugby league player who plays for the Leeds Rhinos and has also represented England.

Smith's position as a junior was fullback, but he has played the majority of his first-grade career on the wing.

He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens. Named at fullback as a replacement for injured Kiwi star Brent Webb, there were question marks over whether Smith would prove to be a weak link in the Rhinos side. However, he defied all his critics and produced an outstanding performance, scoring a try and making some vital plays in Leeds 24-16 win. He was awarded the Harry Sunderland Trophy as Man of the Match at the end of the game.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7642170.stm|title=2008 Grand Final|publisher=BBC|date=2008-10-04|accessdate=2008-10-05] Lee recently eloped with his secret girlfriend Lucy on the 6th October 2008.

He has been named in the England squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7656553.stm|title=Purdham earns World Cup call-up|publisher=BBC|date=2008-10-07|accessdate=2008-10-07]

References

External links

* [http://leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk/leedsrhinos/Squad/squad-page.asp?ID=135 Rhinos Profile]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/international_and_australian/6091444.stm England 40-18 Tonga]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/international_and_australian/5282740.stm Rhino quintet handed England call]
* [http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/06/01/29/RUGBYL_Leeds.html Peacock scores on debut]