Bayley Liu
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| Full name | Uili Liu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 August 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.89 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 5 lb (104 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 10 March 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bayley Liu (born 3 August 1996) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or second-row forward for the Oldham RLFC in the RFL Championship.[4]
He previously played for West Wales Raiders in League 1 and Dewsbury Rams, Sheffield Eagles and Bradford Bulls in the Championship.
Early life
Liu was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. He is of Māori (Tainui, Waikato) Samoan and Scottish descent.[5]
Playing career
Club career
Liu played for the Central Queensland Capras in the Queensland Cup.
He played for the West Wales Raiders in their 2020 season.
Liu joined the Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2021 season.
Sheffield Eagles
He joined Sheffield ahead of the 2022 season.
Bradford Bulls
On 6 January 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship on a one-year deal.[6]
On 20 October 2025 it was reported that he had left Bradford Bulls[7]
Batley Bulldogs (loan)
On 27 June 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship on 2-week loan[8]
Halifax Panthers
He joined Halifax Panthers ahead of the 2026 season on a 1-year deal.[9]
Oldham RLFC
On 10 March 2026 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL Championship[10]
International career
In 2022 Liu was named in the Scotland squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[11]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Uili "Bayley" Liu". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
- ^ itsrugbyprofile
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Bayley Liu". Sheffield Eagles. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Bayley Liu". Zero Tackle. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Nathan Atkinson (6 January 2025). "Bradford Bulls sign Bayley Liu after Sheffield Eagles exit". Telegraph & Argus.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (20 October 2025). "Former Super League trio among quintet released by Bradford Bulls following promotion". Love Rugby League.
- ^ "BULLS DUO JOIN BULLDOGS ON LOAN". Bradford Bulls. 27 June 2025.
- ^ Callum Walker (24 October 2025). "Bradford Bulls utility Bayley Liu signs for Halifax Panthers". Total RL.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (10 March 2026). "International utility Bayley Liu lands new Championship club following Halifax Panthers exit". Love Rugby League.
- ^ "Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021". LoveRugbyLeague. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.