Steve Tyrer
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Stephen Tyrer is a rugby league
footballer who plays for the Widnes Vikings
in the Championship (rugby league) he previously played for Salford City Reds
in the Super League
. Tyrer is a goal kicking centre or winger.
In November 2006, Steve Tyrer was promoted to train with the St. Helens first team squad
Steve Tyrer is someone in the words of Harlequins stalwart Tony Rea
'who the whole rugby league community have known about for some time.'
Tyrer made a big impact on the first team squad in 2007, making a try scoring home debut against Bradford Bulls
, his strong running and goal kicking ability cemented his place as one of the games brightest prospects. Having made a significant contribution in Saints early win over Batley Bulldogs in the challenge cup, Stephen was given a place in the squad for the first final at the new Wembley, although he did not take part in the action, he did receive a competition winner's medal.
Having played his first full season as number 24, Stephen was given the number 22 shirt for the 2008 Super League season. He found his opportunities limited however in a strong Saints squad. He spent the final third of the season on loan at the Widnes Vikings where he wore the number 3 shirt and scored over 100 points, including two second half tries and several conversions in his debut against Salford City Reds.
After Widnes Vikings missed out on a place in the 2009 Super League competition, Tyrer parted with the club to pursue his top flight ambitions with Crusaders. This was followed by another season on loan at the Salford City Reds. In late 2010 Stephen was released from his Saints contract and returned to the Widnes Vikings where he will hope to win a long term contract before the Vikings recently announced return to Superleague for the 2012 season.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer who plays for the Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings RLFC are an English professional rugby league club based in Widnes, Cheshire. They currently play in the Engage Super League, the top tier of European rugby league, after being awarded a license to compete in the top-flight Super League from 2012 onward...
in the Championship (rugby league) he previously played for Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
in the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
. Tyrer is a goal kicking centre or winger.
In November 2006, Steve Tyrer was promoted to train with the St. Helens first team squad
Steve Tyrer is someone in the words of Harlequins stalwart Tony Rea
Tony Rea
Tony Rea is an Australian rugby football coach and former rugby league administrator and player. He was the relief head coach of the Brumbies in the Super Rugby competition, following the dismissal of Andy Friend....
'who the whole rugby league community have known about for some time.'
Tyrer made a big impact on the first team squad in 2007, making a try scoring home debut against Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
, his strong running and goal kicking ability cemented his place as one of the games brightest prospects. Having made a significant contribution in Saints early win over Batley Bulldogs in the challenge cup, Stephen was given a place in the squad for the first final at the new Wembley, although he did not take part in the action, he did receive a competition winner's medal.
Having played his first full season as number 24, Stephen was given the number 22 shirt for the 2008 Super League season. He found his opportunities limited however in a strong Saints squad. He spent the final third of the season on loan at the Widnes Vikings where he wore the number 3 shirt and scored over 100 points, including two second half tries and several conversions in his debut against Salford City Reds.
After Widnes Vikings missed out on a place in the 2009 Super League competition, Tyrer parted with the club to pursue his top flight ambitions with Crusaders. This was followed by another season on loan at the Salford City Reds. In late 2010 Stephen was released from his Saints contract and returned to the Widnes Vikings where he will hope to win a long term contract before the Vikings recently announced return to Superleague for the 2012 season.