Steve Worthington

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Steve Worthington
Personal information
Full nameSteven Worthington
Born (1964-08-03) 3 August 1964 (age 58)
Playing information
Position Second-row, Lock, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1984–88 Illawarra Steelers 80110044
Source: [1]
As of 6 February 2023

Steve Worthington is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Illawarra in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Worthington made his first grade debut in round 3 of the 1984 NSWRL season against Canterbury at Belmore Sports Ground. Worthington would go on to become a consistent member of the Illawarra side over the next five years playing 80 matches. However, his time at the club was not particularly successful with Illawarra claiming two Wooden Spoon's in 1985 and 1986. [2]

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References

  1. "Steve Worthington - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571