Christopher Sanderson (27 July 1954[1] – 24 April 1977) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s.

He played at club level for York Juniors and Leeds, as a stand-off or scrum-half.

[2] Chris Sanderson was a substitute in Leeds' 15-11 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1975 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley Stadium on Saturday 15 November 1975, and was a substitute in the 16-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1976 Yorkshire Cup Final Headingley Stadium on Saturday 16 October 1976.

Chris Sanderson's Leeds début came against Halifax on 8 September 1971, and he played in the Challenge Cup matches during the 1974–75 season against Bradford Northern and Salford, and the semi-final defeat by Warrington.

[2] Leeds' 1976–77 Challenge Cup victory was dedicated to Chris Sanderson.