Gareth Stephens

Gareth Stephens
Personal information
Full name Gareth Stephens[1]
Born (1974-04-15) 15 April 1974
Pontefract, England[1]
Playing information
Position Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1991–94 Leeds
1994–96 Castleford 24 1 0 0 4
1996–97 Hull F.C.
1997–99 Sheffield Eagles
2000 Halifax Blue Sox
York Wasps
Total 24 1 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1993 Great Britain U-21 3
1995–98 Wales 4 0 0 0 0
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Gareth Stephens (born 15 April 1974) is a former rugby league footballer, playing at club level for Leeds, Castleford Tigers, Hull and Sheffield Eagles, and at representative level for Great Britain U-21 and Wales, as a Stand-off/Five-eighth, or Scrum-half/Halfback.

Career

Stephens started his career at Leeds, making his debut in September 1991.[2] He was signed by Castleford in July 1994.[3] He went on to play for Hull, Sheffield Eagles, Halifax Blue Sox and York Wasps.[4][5]

International honours

Stephens won four caps for Wales between 1995 and 1998, and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.[6]

Personal life

Stephens is the son of former Great Britain rugby league international, Gary Stephens.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. Whalley, John (23 September 1991). "Rugby League: Saints keep unbeaten run". The Daily Telegraph. London. p. 39.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Paul (12 July 1994). "Castleford invest in future by signing Stephens and Goddard". The Guardian. London. p. 15.
  4. "Extended Shay Stay For Gareth". Halifax Courier. 8 March 2000. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  5. "Backs to the future". Telegraph & Argus. Newsquest Media Group. 26 August 2000. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  6. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  7. Robinson, John (9 February 1997). "RL bid to keep Lydon at `home'". The People. London. Retrieved 26 January 2015.

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