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{{short description|English rugby league footballer}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Steve Tyrer
|fullname = Stephen Tyrer
|image = Stephen Tyrer.jpg
|image_size = 285
|caption =
|position = {{rlp|CE|WG}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|3|16|df=y}}
|birth_place = St Helens, Merseyside, [[England]]
|height = {{convert|6|ft|0|in|m|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.skysports.com/rugbyleague/player/0,25470,12228_353562,00.html|title= Sky Sports Rugby L, Steve Tyrer|work=web page|publisher= BSkyB|accessdate =16 August 2011}}</ref>
|weight = {{convert|13|st|8|lb|kg|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.slstats.org/p1218/Steve+Tyrer.html|title= RLFANS.COM Super League Statistics|work=web page|publisher= RLFANS.COM|accessdate =16 August 2011}}</ref>
|club1 = [[St Helens R.F.C.|St Helens]]
|year1start = 2006
|year1end = 10
|appearances1 = 22
|tries1 = 12
|goals1 = 54
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 156
|club2 = → [[Widnes Vikings]]
|year2start = 2008<small>(loan)</small>
|appearances2 = 10
|tries2 = 7
|goals2 = 36
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 100
|club3 = {{nowrap|→ [[North Wales Crusaders|Celtic Crusaders]]}}
|year3start = 2009<small>(loan)</small>
|appearances3 = 9
|tries3 = 2
|goals3 = 5
|fieldgoals3 = 0
|points3 = 18
|club4 = → [[Widnes Vikings]]
|year4start = 2009<small>(loan)</small>
|year4end =
|appearances4 = 3
|tries4 = 0
|goals4 = 5
|fieldgoals4 = 0
|points4 = 10
|club5 = {{nowrap|→ [[Salford Red Devils|Salford City Reds]]}}
|year5start = 2010<small>(loan)</small>
|year5end =
|appearances5 = 20
|tries5 = 6
|goals5 = 9
|fieldgoals5 = 0
|points5 = 42
|club6 = [[Widnes Vikings]]
|year6start = 2011
|year6end = 12
|appearances6 = 25
|tries6 = 22
|goals6 = 106
|fieldgoals6 = 0
|points6 = 300
|club7 = [[Halifax R.L.F.C.|Halifax]]
|year7start = 2012
|year7end = 20
|appearances7 = 217
|tries7 = 115
|goals7 = 762
|fieldgoals7 = 0
|points7 = 1984
|club8 = [[Widnes Vikings]]
|year8start = 2021
|year8end = 22
|appearances8 = 41
|tries8 = 17
|goals8 = 95
|fieldgoals8 = 0
|points8 = 258
|retired = yes
|source = <ref name="Steven Tyrer Statistics at loverugbyleague.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/steven-tyrer/|title=Steven Tyrer Statistics at loverugbyleague.com|publisher=loverugbyleague.com|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Steve Tyrer Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/steve-tyrer/summary.html|title=Steve Tyrer Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref>
|updated = 25 September 2022
}}


'''Stephen Tyrer''' (born 16 March 1989) is a former [[rugby league]] footballer who last played as a [[Goal (sport)#Rugby football|goal]]-kicking {{rlp|ce}} or {{rlp|wg}}er for [[Widnes Vikings]] in the [[RFL Championship|Championship]].
|-
| Date of birth
| 16/03/1989
|-
| Height
| 184cm
|-
| Weight
| 86kg
|}


Tyrer previously played for [[St Helens R.F.C.|St Helens]], where he began his career, the [[Salford Red Devils]] and [[Widnes Vikings]] in the [[Super League]].
In November 2006 Steve Tyrer was promoted to train with the [[St Helens RLFC]] first team squad
[[File:Steve Tyrer.jpg|thumb|right|Tyrer playing for St Helens]]


==Background==
Steve Tyrer has previously played for the St Helens Service Area side coached by Eric Frodsham and was selected to attend the Regional Camp, Regional Bowl, and National Camp but missed out on selection for England. As a result of his performances Mike Rush signed him onto the scholarship scheme at [[St Helens RLFC]].
Tyrer was born in [[St Helens, Merseyside|St Helens]], [[Merseyside, England]].


==Playing career==
Steve Tyrer went through to the National Camps last year and as a result was selected to play centre for the England under-16 side in two Tests against France in April of this year. He came off the bench in the 38-0 win at the [[Halton Stadium]] and played in the Second Test at [[Cougar Park]], Keighley where they won 28-23 and Tyrer finished up as the top points scorer in that game with a try and seven goals.
===St Helens===
In November 2006, Tyrer was promoted to train with the [[St Helens R.F.C.|St. Helens]] first team squad. Tyrer made a big impact on the first team squad in 2007, making a try scoring home début against [[Bradford Bulls|Bradford]], 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|Batley]] in the [[Challenge Cup]], Tyrer was given a place in the squad for the first final at the new Wembley, although he did not take part in the match, he did receive a competition winner's medal. Having played his first full season as number 24, Tyrer was given the number 22 jersey for the 2008 Super League season. He found his opportunities limited however in a strong Saints squad.{{cn|date=March 2023}}


===Widnes Vikings===
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He spent the final third of the 2008 season on loan at Widnes where he wore the number 3 jersey and scored over 100 points, including two second half tries and several conversions in his début against Salford.{{cn|date=March 2023}}

===Celtic Crusaders===
After Widnes missed out on a place in the 2009 Super League competition, Tyrer parted with the club to pursue his top flight ambitions with [[Crusaders Rugby League|Crusaders]].{{cn|date=March 2023}}

===Salford City Reds===
This was followed by another season on loan at Salford.

===Widnes===
In late 2010, Tyrer was released from his Saints contract and returned to [[Widnes Vikings|Widnes]] where he hoped to win a long term contract before Widnes recently announced their return to Super League for the 2012 season.{{cn|date=March 2023}}

===Halifax===
Tyrer did not win a contract at [[Widnes Vikings|Widnes]] so he joined [[Halifax R.L.F.C.|Halifax]]. He was one of a few Widnes players to join Halifax after not winning a Super League contract at Widnes.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
Tyrer went on to score 1,984 points for Halifax and sits second in the clubs all time points scoring charts behind hall of famer [[Ronald James (rugby)|Ronnie James]].<ref name=HOF>{{cite web|url=https://halifaxpanthers.co.uk/the-club/hall-of-fame/ |title=Hall of Fame |date=15 November 2020 |publisher=Halifax Panthers |access-date=22 July 2024}}</ref>

Tyrer was inducted into the Halifax Rugby League Hall of Fame in October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HalifaxPanthers/status/1716418375100908007|title=x.com}}</ref><ref name=HOF/>

===Widnes Vikings (rejoined)===
On 18 August 2020 it was announced that Tyrer was re-joining [[Widnes Vikings|Widndes]] for the 2021 season.<ref>{{cite web|website=www.loverugbyleague.com|date=18 Aug 2020|accessdate=27 Dec 2020|title=Widnes confirm Steve Tyrer signing|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/widnes-confirm-steve-tyrer-signing/}}</ref> He retired at the end of the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ste Tyrer calls time on rugby league career |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ste-tyrer-calls-time-on-rugby-league-career |website=Love Rugby League |access-date=30 March 2024 |date=8 September 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/squads/first_team/player_info?516017-Steve-Tyrer Halifax profile]
*[http://www.saintsrlfc.com/profiles_player.asp?main_id=1&id=55 St Helens profile]{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://www.saints.org.uk/saints/player.php?num=16653 Saints Heritages Society profile]
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/st_helens/6133390.stm St Helens bolstered by Hargreaves]
*[http://www.saintsrlfc.com/newsroom.asp?id=492&page=5 Saints Invest in Local Youth]{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}
*[http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/6398479.stm St Helens 34-22 Bradford]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150918212904/http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/378 Saints Ease To Karalius Cup Win]
*[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/feature-tyrer-reflects-career/ Feature: Tyrer reflects on career]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Crusaders Rugby League players]]
[[Category:English rugby league players]]
[[Category:Halifax R.L.F.C. players]]
[[Category:Rugby league centres]]
[[Category:Rugby league players from St Helens, Merseyside]]
[[Category:Rugby league wingers]]
[[Category:Salford Red Devils players]]
[[Category:St Helens R.F.C. players]]
[[Category:Widnes Vikings players]]

Latest revision as of 14:13, 22 September 2024

Steve Tyrer
Personal information
Full nameStephen Tyrer
Born (1989-03-16) 16 March 1989 (age 35)
St Helens, Merseyside, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [1]
Weight13 st 8 lb (86 kg) [2]
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2006–10 St Helens 22 12 54 0 156
2008(loan) → Widnes Vikings 10 7 36 0 100
2009(loan) → Celtic Crusaders 9 2 5 0 18
2009(loan) → Widnes Vikings 3 0 5 0 10
2010(loan) → Salford City Reds 20 6 9 0 42
2011–12 Widnes Vikings 25 22 106 0 300
2012–20 Halifax 217 115 762 0 1984
2021–22 Widnes Vikings 41 17 95 0 258
Total 347 181 1072 0 2868
Source: [3][4]

Stephen Tyrer (born 16 March 1989) is a former rugby league footballer who last played as a goal-kicking centre or winger for Widnes Vikings in the Championship.

Tyrer previously played for St Helens, where he began his career, the Salford Red Devils and Widnes Vikings in the Super League.

Tyrer playing for St Helens

Background

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Tyrer was born in St Helens, Merseyside, England.

Playing career

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St Helens

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In November 2006, Tyrer was promoted to train with the St. Helens first team squad. Tyrer made a big impact on the first team squad in 2007, making a try scoring home début against Bradford, 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 in the Challenge Cup, Tyrer was given a place in the squad for the first final at the new Wembley, although he did not take part in the match, he did receive a competition winner's medal. Having played his first full season as number 24, Tyrer was given the number 22 jersey for the 2008 Super League season. He found his opportunities limited however in a strong Saints squad.[citation needed]

Widnes Vikings

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He spent the final third of the 2008 season on loan at Widnes where he wore the number 3 jersey and scored over 100 points, including two second half tries and several conversions in his début against Salford.[citation needed]

Celtic Crusaders

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After Widnes missed out on a place in the 2009 Super League competition, Tyrer parted with the club to pursue his top flight ambitions with Crusaders.[citation needed]

Salford City Reds

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This was followed by another season on loan at Salford.

Widnes

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In late 2010, Tyrer was released from his Saints contract and returned to Widnes where he hoped to win a long term contract before Widnes recently announced their return to Super League for the 2012 season.[citation needed]

Halifax

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Tyrer did not win a contract at Widnes so he joined Halifax. He was one of a few Widnes players to join Halifax after not winning a Super League contract at Widnes.[citation needed] Tyrer went on to score 1,984 points for Halifax and sits second in the clubs all time points scoring charts behind hall of famer Ronnie James.[5]

Tyrer was inducted into the Halifax Rugby League Hall of Fame in October 2023.[6][5]

Widnes Vikings (rejoined)

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On 18 August 2020 it was announced that Tyrer was re-joining Widndes for the 2021 season.[7] He retired at the end of the 2022 season.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Sky Sports Rugby L, Steve Tyrer". web page. BSkyB. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  2. ^ "RLFANS.COM Super League Statistics". web page. RLFANS.COM. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Steven Tyrer Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Steve Tyrer Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Hall of Fame". Halifax Panthers. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ "x.com".
  7. ^ "Widnes confirm Steve Tyrer signing". www.loverugbyleague.com. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Ste Tyrer calls time on rugby league career". Love Rugby League. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
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