Steve Donlan

Steve Donlan (4 September 1954[5]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 877), Wigan (Heritage № 812),[6] Bradford Northern and Springfield Borough, as a goal-kicking fullback or centre, i.e. number 1, or, 3 or 4.[1]

Steve Donlan
Personal information
Full nameStephen Donlan
Born (1954-09-04) 4 September 1954
Leigh, England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1978/79–84/85 Leigh 240 81 49 337
1985 Wigan 26+1 7 0 0 28
1985–≥87 Bradford Northern
≤1987–≥88 Springfield Borough
Total 267 88 49 0 365
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984 England 1 0 0 0 0
1984 Great Britain +2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3][4]

Background

Steve Donlan was born in Leigh, Lancashire, England, and he is the father of the rugby league footballer, and coach; Stuart Donlan.

Playing career

International honours

Steve Donlan won a cap for England while at Leigh in 1984 against Wales,[2] and won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1984 against New Zealand (sub), and Papua New Guinea (sub).[3]

Championship appearances

Steve Donlan played in Leigh's victory in the Championship during the 1981–82 season.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Steve Donlan played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in Wigan's 28-24 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1985 Challenge Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1985.[7]

County Cup Final appearances

Steve Donlan played left-centre, i.e. number 4, and scored a drop goal in Leigh's 8-3 victory over Widnes in the 1981 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 26 September 1981.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  3. "Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  4. "Statistics at leighrl.co.uk". leighrl.co.uk. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. "Heritage Numbers - In Debut Order". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  7. "1984-1985 Challenge Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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