Steve McGowan is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Bradford Northern, North Sydney and Wakefield Trinity, as a centre.

Steve McGowan
Personal information
Born (1964-02-25) 25 February 1964 (age 60)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1983–94 Bradford Northern 242 100 5 0 432
1990 North Sydney 6 1 0 0 4
1994–96 Wakefield Trinity 22 3 0 0 12
Total 270 104 5 0 448
Source: [1][2]

Playing career edit

Bradford Northern edit

McGowan played centre in Bradford Northern's 12–12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, played centre, in the 11–2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played centre, in the 20–14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday 5 November 1989.

McGowan played centre, in Bradford Northern's 15–8 defeat by Wigan in the 1992–93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993.[3]

Steve McGowan's Testimonial match at Bradford Northern took place in 1993.

In November 1994, McGowan, along with Bradford teammate Daio Powell, were sold to Wakefield Trinity in exchange for Gary Christie.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Steve McGowan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Steve McGowan". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ "23rd January 1993: Bradford 8 Wigan 15 (Regal Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  4. ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-96. London: Headline Publishing Group. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7472-7817-7.

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