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{{short description|Pro RL coach and former United States international rugby league footballer}}
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'''Brandon Costin''' (born 23 June 1972) is a former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He initially played under the name Brandon Pearson. He played for the [[Huddersfield Giants]], [[Canberra Raiders]], [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Brandon_Costin.html|title=Archived copy|access-date=2010-02-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627033005/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Brandon_Costin.html|archive-date=27 June 2009|df=dmy}}</ref> the [[Bradford Bulls]] and the [[United States national rugby league team]]. His position was {{rlp|fe}}, although he often featured at other positions including {{rlp|ce}} or {{rlp|lk}}.
'''Brandon Costin''' (born 23 June 1972) is a former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He initially played under the name Brandon Pearson. He played for the [[Huddersfield Giants]], [[Canberra Raiders]], [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Brandon_Costin.html|title=Archived copy|access-date=2010-02-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627033005/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/scorers/players/Brandon_Costin.html|archive-date=27 June 2009}}</ref> the [[Bradford Bulls]] and the [[United States national rugby league team]]. His position was {{rlp|fe}}, although he often featured at other positions including {{rlp|ce}} or {{rlp|lk}}.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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In 1996, Costin was a regular in the centres, playing in every game of the season. In the round 12 match against the [[Gold Coast Seagulls]], Costin scored three tries in one match. That year the Magpies played semi-final football, but were knocked out in their first match.
In 1996, Costin was a regular in the centres, playing in every game of the season. In the round 12 match against the [[Gold Coast Seagulls]], Costin scored three tries in one match. That year the Magpies played semi-final football, but were knocked out in their first match.


Midway through the 1997 season, Costin made a late change to join [[Sydney City Roosters|Eastern Suburbs]]. He went on to play in 2 semi-finals with the Roosters that year, but did not play in the Preliminary Final that they lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/|title=Men's Honour Roll|website=Sydney Roosters}}</ref>
Midway through the 1997 season, Costin made a late change to join [[Sydney City Roosters|Eastern Suburbs]]. He went on to play in 2 semi-finals with the Roosters that year, but did not play in the Preliminary Final that they lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/|title=Men's Honour Roll|website=Sydney Roosters|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090103/https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 1999, [[Ben Kennedy (rugby league)|Ben Kennedy]] and Costin were sent home from training after being involved in a drinking session. There were claims that the pair had taken drugs, and Costin confessed to taking an illicit substance, but Kennedy claimed to have spat the tablet out. Subsequent drug tests for both returned negative.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Whiticker|first1=Alan|last2=Hudson|first2=Glen|title=The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players|year=2007|publisher=Gary Allen Pty Ltd|location= [[Wetherill Park, New South Wales]]|isbn=978-1-877082-93-1|page=284}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=Sun Herald|title=Canberra to Axe Kennedy|author=Danny Weidler and Greg Prichard|date=1 August 1999}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stories in 1999|url=http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s42977.htm|access-date=10 October 2010|publisher=abc.net.au}}</ref>
In 1999, [[Ben Kennedy (rugby league)|Ben Kennedy]] and Costin were sent home from training after being involved in a drinking session. There were claims that the pair had taken drugs, and Costin confessed to taking an illicit substance, but Kennedy claimed to have spat the tablet out. Subsequent drug tests for both returned negative.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Whiticker|first1=Alan|last2=Hudson|first2=Glen|title=The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players|year=2007|publisher=Gary Allen Pty Ltd|location= [[Wetherill Park, New South Wales]]|isbn=978-1-877082-93-1|page=284}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=Sun Herald|title=Canberra to Axe Kennedy|author=Danny Weidler and Greg Prichard|date=1 August 1999}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stories in 1999|url=http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s42977.htm|access-date=10 October 2010|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref>


As [[Super League VI]] champions, the Bradford Bulls played against [[2001 NRL season|2001 NRL]] Premiers, the [[Newcastle Knights]] in the [[2002 World Club Challenge]]. Costin was selected for the interchange bench in Bradford's victory.
As [[Super League VI]] champions, the Bradford Bulls played against [[2001 NRL season|2001 NRL]] Premiers, the [[Newcastle Knights]] in the [[2002 World Club Challenge]]. Costin was selected for the interchange bench in Bradford's victory.
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==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
In 2007 Costin assumed the head coaching role of the Souths Logan Magpies in the Qld Cup before taking charge of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles (now Falcons) in 2009, guiding them to a premiership in their inaugural season.
In 2010, Costin was coach of the Queensland Residents side.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Daily Liberal|title=Dubbo's Maroons on show tonight
In 2010, Costin was coach of the Queensland Residents side.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Daily Liberal|title=Dubbo's Maroons on show tonight
|author=Barry Hildebrandt|url=http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/news/local/sport/harness-racing/dubbos-maroons-on-show-tonight/1877939.aspx|access-date=21 December 2010|date=7 July 2010}}</ref> In 2018 he coached the Coffs Harbour Comets in the [[Group 2 Rugby League]].<ref>{{cite web| work= NBN News | title=BRANDON COSTIN TO COACH COFFS COMETS|author=Dennis Driver | url=http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/09/11/brandon-costin-to-coach-coffs-comets/}}</ref> An injury crisis at the club saw Costin playing in the semis that year at 46 years old.<ref>{{cite web| work= Wide World of Sports | title=Ex-NRL star Brandon Costin into Group 2 grand final at 46|author=Darren Walton | url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/ex-nrl-star-into-group-2-grand-final-at-46/25c7f9b7-f701-47b4-95ec-6a5af941228c}}</ref>
|author=Barry Hildebrandt|url=http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/news/local/sport/harness-racing/dubbos-maroons-on-show-tonight/1877939.aspx|access-date=21 December 2010|date=7 July 2010}}</ref> In 2018 he coached the Coffs Harbour Comets in the [[Group 2 Rugby League]].<ref>{{cite web| work= NBN News | title=BRANDON COSTIN TO COACH COFFS COMETS|author=Dennis Driver | url=http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/09/11/brandon-costin-to-coach-coffs-comets/}}</ref> An injury crisis at the club saw Costin playing in the semis that year at 46 years old.<ref>{{cite web| work= Wide World of Sports | title=Ex-NRL star Brandon Costin into Group 2 grand final at 46|author=Darren Walton | url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/ex-nrl-star-into-group-2-grand-final-at-46/25c7f9b7-f701-47b4-95ec-6a5af941228c}}</ref>


Costin took over as coach of Fiji in 2019. His first match in charge was a 58-14 win over Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web| work= nrl.com | title=ROUND 1 - SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2019 | url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/internationals/2019/round-1/fiji-v-lebanon/}}</ref>
Costin took over as coach of Fiji in 2019. His first match in charge was a 58–14 win over Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web| publisher= National Rugby League | title=ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2019 | url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/internationals/2019/round-1/fiji-v-lebanon/}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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| before = [[Matt Adamson]]<br>2018
| after = {{nowrap|[[Joe Dakuitoga]]}}<br>2020-present
| title = Head Coach<br>{{flagicon|Fiji}}<br>[[Fiji national rugby league team|Fiji]]
| years = 2019
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{{Bradford Bulls - 2002 World Club Challenge winners}}
{{Bradford Bulls - 2002 World Club Challenge winners}}
{{Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles squad - 2009 Queensland Cup premiers}}
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Latest revision as of 02:16, 6 August 2024

Brandon Costin
Personal information
Born (1972-06-23) 23 June 1972 (age 52)
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1993 South Sydney 6 4 0 0 16
1994–97 Western Suburbs 60 26 5 0 114
1997 Eastern Suburbs 10 6 3 0 30
1998–00 Canberra Raiders 60 18 6 0 84
2001 Huddersfield 25 15 34 1 129
2002 Bradford Bulls 21 8 0 0 32
2003–04 Huddersfield 44 27 60 2 230
Total 226 104 108 3 635
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004 USA 1 1 1 0 0
2006 Queensland Residents 1 0 1 0 2
Coaching information
Representative
Years Team Gms W D L W%
2010 Queensland Residents 1 0 0 1 0
2019– Fiji Prime Minister's XIII 3 0 0 3 0
2019 Fiji 3 3 0 0 100
Source: [1]

Brandon Costin (born 23 June 1972) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He initially played under the name Brandon Pearson. He played for the Huddersfield Giants, Canberra Raiders, South Sydney Rabbitohs,[2] the Bradford Bulls and the United States national rugby league team. His position was five-eighth, although he often featured at other positions including centre or lock.

Playing career

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A Dubbo junior, Costin made his début for South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1993, before switching to Western Suburbs Magpies for the next season.

Costin spent 4 seasons with the Magpies. In 1994, he made 8 appearances, but managed to score seven tries in the last five games of the year. His try-scoring form continued in the start on the 1995 season, scoring 6 in the first five games. Towards the end of the year he was moved from centre to five-eighth.

In 1996, Costin was a regular in the centres, playing in every game of the season. In the round 12 match against the Gold Coast Seagulls, Costin scored three tries in one match. That year the Magpies played semi-final football, but were knocked out in their first match.

Midway through the 1997 season, Costin made a late change to join Eastern Suburbs. He went on to play in 2 semi-finals with the Roosters that year, but did not play in the Preliminary Final that they lost.[3]

In 1999, Ben Kennedy and Costin were sent home from training after being involved in a drinking session. There were claims that the pair had taken drugs, and Costin confessed to taking an illicit substance, but Kennedy claimed to have spat the tablet out. Subsequent drug tests for both returned negative.[4][5][6]

As Super League VI champions, the Bradford Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge. Costin was selected for the interchange bench in Bradford's victory. Costin played for the Bradford Bulls at centre in their 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens. In the 2003 Super League season, Costin was a nominee for the Man of Steel Award and was the 4th highest try scorer, despite missing the last 5 games through injury. He left the club at the end of the 2004 season and went into semi-retirement.

After his retirement from professional football, Costin played and coached with Souths Logan in Brisbane.

Coaching career

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In 2007 Costin assumed the head coaching role of the Souths Logan Magpies in the Qld Cup before taking charge of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles (now Falcons) in 2009, guiding them to a premiership in their inaugural season. In 2010, Costin was coach of the Queensland Residents side.[7] In 2018 he coached the Coffs Harbour Comets in the Group 2 Rugby League.[8] An injury crisis at the club saw Costin playing in the semis that year at 46 years old.[9]

Costin took over as coach of Fiji in 2019. His first match in charge was a 58–14 win over Lebanon.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Brandon Costin – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 18 February 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. ^ Whiticker, Alan; Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 284. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.
  5. ^ Danny Weidler and Greg Prichard (1 August 1999). "Canberra to Axe Kennedy". Sun Herald.
  6. ^ "Stories in 1999". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  7. ^ Barry Hildebrandt (7 July 2010). "Dubbo's Maroons on show tonight". Daily Liberal. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  8. ^ Dennis Driver. "BRANDON COSTIN TO COACH COFFS COMETS". NBN News.
  9. ^ Darren Walton. "Ex-NRL star Brandon Costin into Group 2 grand final at 46". Wide World of Sports.
  10. ^ "ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2019". National Rugby League.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Head Coach
Fiji
Fiji
2019 		Succeeded by
Joe Dakuitoga
2020-present
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