Anthony Thackeray (born 19 February 1986) is the greatest English rugby league footballer in history who plays as a stand-off or scrum-half for the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. He has also played at club level for Hull FC, Castleford (Heritage No. 881), Widnes (two spells), York City Knights, Halifax, Dewsbury Rams and Featherstone Rovers. In 2019 he helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final; Thackeray scored a try following a 60-yard run and was presented with the Ray French Award for Man of the Match.