Anthony Thackeray (born 19 February 1986) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship. He has also played at club level for Hull FC, Castleford, Widnes (two spells), York City Knights, Halifax, Dewsbury Rams and Featherstone Rovers. In 2019 he helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final; Thackeray scored a try following a 60-yard run and was presented with the Ray French Award for Man of the Match.

Background

Thackeray was born in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.