Steve Collins (rugby league)

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Steve Collins
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Here, Steve Collins is pictured participating in the 2021 UTA 100km ultra-marathon.
Personal information
Full nameSteven Douglas Collins
Born (1974-04-09) 9 April 1974 (age 50)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1996 Canberra Raiders 1140016
1997 Parramatta Eels 1770028
1998 Featherstone Rovers 323222088
1999 Gateshead Thunder 24130052
2000 Hull FC 32180072
Total11674220256
Source: [1]

Steve Collins (born 9 April 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Canberra Raiders, Parramatta Eels, Featherstone Rovers, Gateshead Thunder and Hull FC during 2000s Super League V, as a fullback , wing, or centre. [1] [2]

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Playing career

First Division Grand Final appearances

Collins played fullback, and scored a try in Featherstone Rovers' 22–24 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on 26 September 1998. [3]

Club career

Collins was transferred from Parramatta Eels to Featherstone Rovers, signed by Steve Simms, Steve Collins made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 1 February 1998, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1998–season.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Stats → Past Players → C at hullfc.com". hullfc.com. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "First Division Grand Final – 1998 – A Night To Remember!". Great Players – Great Games. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2012.