Steve McGowan


Stephen "Steve" McGowan also known by the nickname of "Stick", 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, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Steve McGowan played right-, i.e. number 3, in Bradford Northern's 12–12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, played right-, i.e. number 3, in the 11–2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played right-, i.e. number 3, in the 20–14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Sunday 5 November 1989.

Regal Trophy Final appearances

Steve McGowan played right-, i.e. number 3, 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.

Testimonial match

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