Aaron Smith (rugby league, born 1982)

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Personal information
Born (1982-09-10) 10 September 1982 (age 40)
Playing information
Position Hooker, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2003–04 Bradford Bulls 1430012
2005–06 Castleford Tigers 231004
2006–07 Whitehaven 37
2008–09 Leigh Centurions 3870028
2012 Sheffield Eagles
Total112110044
Source: [1] [2]

Aaron Smith (born 10 September 1982) is a former professional rugby league footballer. He played as a hooker and loose forward. He played for the Castleford Tigers (Heritage No. 826), Bradford Bulls, Whitehaven, Leigh Centurions (Heritage No. 1298) and Sheffield Eagles.

Having won Super League VIII, Bradford played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Smith played at hooker in the Bulls' 22–4 victory.

He has previously played for the Leigh Centurions. [3]

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References

  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Favourites are just too strong". Leigh Reporter. 26 March 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2010.