Shane Wilson (rugby league)

Shane Wilson (born 27 April 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Illawarra Steelers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Wilson also played in England for Widnes.

Shane Wilson
Personal information
Born (1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 52)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1991–92 Illawarra Steelers 7 0 0 0 0
1993–97 South Sydney 64 19 19 0 114
1998 Widnes 2 0 0 0 0
Total 73 19 19 0 114
Source: [1]

Playing career

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Wilson, who played predominantly as a centre, started his NSWRL career at Illawarra in 1991. After two seasons he moved to South Sydney and made 64 premiership appearances over five years at his new club. Wilson played for Souths in their upset 1994 Tooheys Challenge Cup final victory over Brisbane.[2]

He finished his professional rugby league career in England, playing for Widnes in 1998.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. ^ "The Giant Killers". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  3. ^ "Wilson's wiles guide Widnes fightback". The Independent. 9 March 1998.
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