[6] After previously playing lower grade rugby for Western Suburbs in the NSW Cup, Achurch made his NRL début in round 4 of the 2012 NRL season against the Parramatta Eels, playing for the Penrith Panthers, who went on to win the game 39-6 During August 2012, Achurch signed for Leeds on a four-year contract starting in the 2013 season.

He played in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium.

[7][8][9] He was left out of the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

[10] Achurch played for Ron Massey Cup side the Guildford Owls during the 2017 season.

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