Greg Burns (rugby league)

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Greg Burns
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Personal information
Full nameGregory Burns
Born (1995-03-05) 5 March 1995 (age 28)
Yorkshire, England
Height4 ft 0 in (1.22 m)
Weight14 st 8 lb (93 kg)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2015–21 Sheffield Eagles 9170028
2022– Doncaster 1940016
Total110110044
Source: [1] [2]
As of 7 January 2023

Gregory Burns (born 5 March 1995) is a professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker for Doncaster in the Betfred League One. [3] [4]

Burns is a graduate of the Eagles Academy system [5] and has played in Sheffield's reserve team. [6] He helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final. [7]

His brothers Jonathan and Paddy came through the Eagles' youth system. [8] Paddy signed a professional contract with them in 2018 and Jonathan plays with the Hemel Stags.

On 14 April 2017, Greg scored his first professional try for the Eagles. It was against Rochdale Hornets in an 18–42 victory.

In November 2021, Burns signed for Doncaster on a one-year deal. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Rugby League Project
  2. ↑ loverugbyleague
  3. ↑ "More signings on the way for Sheffield Eagles, says Mark Aston". The Star. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Hornets and Eagles stars join Rugby League Cares". Rugby League Cares. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sheffield Eagles prospect back after 'horrific' injury". The Star. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Rugby league: Sheffield Eagles' stars of the future". South Yorkshire Times. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sheffield Eagles beat Widnes Vikings 36–18 to win inaugural 1895 Cup". BBC Sport. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "Burns brothers offer Eagles hope for future". Yorkshire Post. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dons sign hooker Greg Burns". Doncaster RLFC. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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