Lee Briers

Briers made his return to his hometown club St.Helens ahead of the 2025 season, coming back where his own sporting journey started.

Coming through the Saints Academy ranks and debuted in a victorious Challenge Cup fixture in February 1997 against Hull. The then 18-year-old Briers showcased his playing talent, most notably in a Challenge Cup semi-final to book St.Helens’ spot at Wembley, where our team would go on to lift the famous old trophy.

Lee was limited to only six match appearances for the Red V before transferring to Warrington in April 1997 for more regular playing time. During his time at Warrington, Lee racked up an astonishing 425 appearances for the Wolves, becoming their all-time leading points scorer with 2,586 points recorded.

Following his retirement in 2013, Briers began working as a youth coach with Warrington, before becoming First Team Assistant Coach in 2018, a role he would hold until late 2021. His next move saw him join the Wigan Warriors and he was part of their coaching team which won the 2022 Challenge Cup before flying out to Brisbane.

In his first season Down Under, Assistant Coach Briers played his part in getting the Broncos to the 2023 NRL Grand Final. That same autumn he was named England Men’s Assistant Coach, and the national side earned a victorious series whitewash over Tonga, and he followed it in 2024 assisting England to another Test Series victory over Samoa.