Background

He was Scottish-Qualified as his grandmother was born in Kirkcudbright.

Career

Birchall played for Halifax RLFC in 2002 and 2006. In 2003, Birchall switched codes to join Glasgow Warriors as a Prop on a short term contract. He made just one appearance for the first team

While at the Warriors his contract allowed him to play for amateur club Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians and he made several appearances for the Giffnock club

Birchall left Glasgow to join Otley in England.

Achievements

• In 2004 he won the Dave Valentine Award, given by the management of the Scotland national rugby league team to their player of the year.