Kyle Warren

Kyle Warren
Personal information
Born (1973-02-01) 1 February 1973 (age 51)
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1997–01 North Qld Cowboys 87 26 0 0 104
2002 Castleford Tigers 30 3 0 0 12
Total 117 29 0 0 116
Source: [1]
As of 23 January 2020

Kyle Warren (born 1 February 1973) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League and for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. A utility capable of playing in the forwards and the backs, he primarily played as a second-row or lock.

Background

Born in Mackay, Queensland, Warren played for Brothers (formally called All Whites) in Toowoomba before being signed by the Manly Sea Eagles.[2][3][4]

Playing career

In 1993 and 1994, Warren played for the Sea Eagles but did not feature in first grade for the club. In 1995, he returned to Queensland, joining the Toowoomba Clydesdales. In 1996, he represented the Queensland Residents and started at fullback in the Clydesdales' 8–6 1996 Queensland Cup Grand Final win over the Redcliffe Dolphins.[5]

In 1997, Warren joined the North Queensland Cowboys, making his first grade debut in the side's 24–16 win over the Adelaide Rams at Stockland Stadium. Warren became a regular in the Cowboys' side during his five seasons at the club, playing 87 games and scoring 26 tries.

In 2002, Warren moved to the Castleford Tigers in the English Super League. In his lone season with the club he played 30 games, scoring three tries. He was released at the end of the season.[6][7][8]

Warren returned to Australia in 2003, playing two seasons for the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup.[9][10] In 2005, Warren played his final season of rugby league for Brothers in Toowoomba, retiring at the end of the season.[11]

Statistics

NRL

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2001 season[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
1997 North Queensland 14 5 0 — 0 20
1998 North Queensland 20 4 0 0.0% 0 16
1999 North Queensland 18 6 0 — 0 24
2000 North Queensland 18 6 0 — 0 24
2001 North Queensland 17 5 0 — 0 20
Career totals 87 26 0 0.0% 0 104

Super League/Challenge Cup

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2002 season[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2002 Super League Castleford 27 3 0 — 0 12
2002 Challenge Cup Castleford 3 0 0 – 0 0
Career totals 30 3 0 – 0 12

Post-playing career

In 2006, Warren became the CEO of the Toowoomba Clydesdales for their final season in the Queensland Cup.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kyle Warren - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "BROTHERS AND BEYOND - Brothers Rugby League Club".
  3. ^ "Kyle Warren". Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Kyle F WARREN". www.cowboys.com.au. Archived from the original on 9 April 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Queensland Cup - Round 2 » League Unlimited".
  6. ^ "Castleford 24 - 31 Widnes". TheGuardian.com. 11 March 2002.
  7. ^ "Castleford Tigers". 7 March 2003.
  8. ^ "Mather calls it quits". 16 September 2002.
  9. ^ "Ipswich Jets Rugby League Football Club". Archived from the original on 21 October 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Ipswich Jets Football". Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Unknown". Retrieved 15 November 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Broncos' door may be open for some Clydesdales' players". ABC News. 9 October 2006.