1996 Sheffield Eagles season

The 1996 Sheffield Eagles season was the 13th season in the club's rugby league history and the first season in the Super League. Coached by Gary Hetherington, the Eagles competed in Super League I and finished in 7th place. The club also reached the fifth round of the Challenge Cup.

1996 Sheffield Eagles season
Super League I Rank7th
Challenge CupFifth round
1996 recordWins: 11; draws: 0; losses: 13
Points scoredFor: 654; against: 768
Team information
CoachGary Hetherington (until October 1996)
Phil Larder (from November 1996)
StadiumDon Valley Stadium
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Table

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
1 St. Helens 222002950455+49540
2 Wigan Warriors 221912902326+57639
3 Bradford Bulls 221705767409+35834
4London Broncos 221219611462+14925
5 Warrington Wolves 2212010569565+424
6 Halifax Blue Sox 2210111667576+9121
7 Sheffield Eagles 2210012599730-13120
8 Oldham Bears 229112473681-20819
9 Castleford Tigers 229013548599-5118
10 Leeds 226016555745-19012
11Paris Saint-Germain 223118398795-3977
12 Workington Town 2221193251021-6965
Champions Relegated

Squad

Statistics include appearances and points in the Super League and Challenge Cup.[1]

Player Apps Tries Goals DGs Points
Mark Aston222871183
Paul Broadbent2430012
Paul Carr132008
Richard Chapman12008
Michael Cook212008
Matt Crowther1578044
Joe Dakuitoga101004
Paul Dixon122008
Anthony Farrell2050020
Mark Gamson50000
Jean-Marc Garcia23130052
Danny Grimley51004
Andy Hay1950020
Ian Hughes1940016
Dale Laughton161004
Dean Lawford1421111
Johnny Lawless2190036
Danny McAllister2240016
David Mycoe110102
Richard Price52008
Keith Senior22170068
Ryan Sheridan1460125
Bright Sodje1370028
Waisale Sovatabua1650020
Lynton Stott22100141
Lawrence Taylor10000
Darren Turner142008
Malakai Yasa40000

References

  1. Fletcher, Raymond (1997). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1997. Headline Book Publishing. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-7472-7764-4.
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