Neal was born in Irlam, near Salford, England.

He previously played for the Warrington Wolves and Salford City Reds in the Super League and Sheffield Eagles in the Championship.

He made his début for Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup victory against Leigh Centurions on 20 April 2008.

[4][5] After retiring in 2018 it was reported that he had joined the Oldham RLFC backroom strength and conditioning staff[6]

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