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.

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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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