1. Stephen Tyrer was born on 16 March 1989 and is a former rugby league footballer who last played as a goal-kicking centre or winger for Widnes Vikings in the Championship.
12 Facts About Steve Tyrer
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Steve Tyrer previously played for St Helens, where he began his career, the Salford Red Devils and Widnes Vikings in the Super League.
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In November 2006, Steve Tyrer was promoted to train with the St Helens first team squad.
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Steve Tyrer made a big impact on the first team squad in 2007, making a try scoring home debut against Bradford, his strong running and goal kicking ability cemented his place as one of the games brightest prospects.
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Steve Tyrer found his opportunities limited however in a strong Saints squad.
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Steve Tyrer 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 debut against Salford.
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In late 2010, Steve 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.
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Steve Tyrer did not win a contract at Widnes so he joined Halifax.
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Steve Tyrer was one of a few Widnes players to join Halifax after not winning a Super League contract at Widnes.
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Steve 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.
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Steve Tyrer was inducted into the Halifax Rugby League Hall of Fame in October 2023.
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On 18 August 2020 it was announced that Steve Tyrer was re-joining Widndes for the 2021 season.