Steve Donlan


Steve Donlan 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, Wigan, Bradford Northern and Springfield Borough, as a goal-kicking or, i.e. number 1, or, 3 or 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, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1984 against New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

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-, 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.

County Cup Final appearances

Steve Donlan played left-, 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.