Keiron Cunningham (born October 28, 1976 in St Helens, Merseyside) is a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who plays for St Helens club as hooker.
The youngest of ten siblings, Keiron Cunningham was born five months after his brother, Edward "Eddie" Cunningham, had won a Challenge Cup winner's medal for St Helens against Widnes. Another of Keiron Cunningham's brothers, Thomas "Tommy" Cunningham, also played for St Helens.
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Keiron Cunningham (born October 28, 1976 in St Helens, Merseyside) is a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who plays for St Helens club as hooker.
The youngest of ten siblings, Keiron Cunningham was born five months after his brother, Edward "Eddie" Cunningham, had won a Challenge Cup winner's medal for St Helens against Widnes. Another of Keiron Cunningham's brothers, Thomas "Tommy" Cunningham, also played for St Helens.
Cunningham comes from the Thatto Heath district of St Helens, he signed for his home town club from amateur club Wigan St Jude’s in 1993 and made his first-team debut the following year.
Cunningham soon established himself as a world class hooker, renowned for his dynamic running from dummy-half and ability to poach tries from short distances. He has represented both Great Britain and Wales in internationals. Cunningham qualifies for Wales because of a Welsh grandfather.
In 2006 Cunningham made his 350th appearance for St Helens. He has over the course of his...
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