Liam Bretherton (born 20 June 1979) is a former Ireland international rugby league footballer who played for the Wigan Warriors, Leigh Centurions, Warrington Wolves, Blackpool Panthers and Workington Town.
Bretherton started his professional career at Warrington Wolves, making two appearances for the club during the 1997 season.
After spending time on loan at Whitehaven in 1998, he signed for Wigan Warriors after a successful trial.
[4] Bretherton was advised to retire from rugby league at the age of 23 after suffering a dislocated wrist.
After spending time in coaching roles with Wigan and Leigh, he later decided to resume his playing career with Blackpool Panthers.