Darren Rogers (rugby league)

For the English former association football defender of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, see Darren Rogers.

Darren Rogers
Personal information
Full nameDarren Rogers
Born (1974-05-06) 6 May 1974 (age 50)
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1992–95 Dewsbury 61 35 0 0 140
1995–98 Salford City Reds 94 50 0 0 200
1999–04 Castleford Tigers 178 89 0 0 356
2005–06 Dewsbury Rams 50 28 0 0 112
Total 383 202 0 0 808
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1999–00 England 5 2 0 0 8
Source: [1][2]

Darren Rogers (born 6 May 1974) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Dewsbury Rams (two spells), Salford City Reds and the Castleford Tigers, as a fullback, wing or centre.[1] Rogers also coached Huddersfield Blue Ghosts 2015 Varsity winning side. Darren was a regular try scorer for Castleford but left the club when they got relegated in 2004. He went on to play 2 seasons for Dewsbury Rams.

Background

Rogers was born on 6 May 1974 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.[3] He played junior rugby league at Stanley Rangers before being signed by Dewsbury in May 1991.

Playing career

International honours

Darren Rogers won caps for England while at Castleford in 1999 against France (2 matches), and in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup against Russia, Fiji, and Ireland.[2][4]

Career Records

Darren Rogers use to hold the Castleford 'Most Tries In A Season' record, with 23-tries scored in 1999. Darren Rogers scored 206 tries in his career.

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 19 November 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ Hadfield, Dave (12 March 1999). "Rugby Union: Rogers happy to put wind up Willows". The Independent. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.