Steve Hegarty (born 21 March 1962) is an Australian former professional rugby league player who played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the New South Wales Rugby League. He also played for the Seagulls-Diehards, captaining them through the 1987 Woolies Pre-Season. Hegarty was not included in the Seagulls-Diehards starting side after the pre-season, playing in the first game of the regular season as a replacement[2] before being succeeded as captain by Mark Hohn.[3]

Steve Hegarty
Personal information
Born (1962-03-21) 21 March 1962 (age 62)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–86 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 24 4 56 1 129
1987–88 Seagulls-Diehards
1989–?? Fortitude Valley
Total 24 4 56 1 129
Source: [1]

Hegarty also coached the Samford Stags in 2016 in the Brisbane Second Division Rugby League.[4]

His son, Bryce Hegarty, is a professional rugby union player.[5][6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Steve Hegarty - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Dawson, Andrew (27 May 1987). "Stewart beats defensive barrage". Rugby League Week. Bauer Media Group. p. 33.
  3. ^ Durkin, Tony (11 June 1987). "Diehards holler for a Marshall". Rugby League Week. Bauer Media Group. p. 32.
  4. ^ Mike Simpson (15 August 2016). "Norths St Joseph's win fitting finale". Queensland Rugby League. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Waratahs re-sign injured playmaker Bryce Hegarty for the 2017 season". Fox Sports Australia. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. ^ Damien Stannard (29 May 2013). "Bryce Hegarty ready to guide Rebels against Reds if James O'Connor fails fitness test". news.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2023.