33 Facts About Terry Newton

Terry Newton was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker.

Terry Newton began his professional career with Leeds Rhinos in 1996, before joining his hometown club Wigan Warriors in 2000.

Terry Newton later played for Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Terry Newton was one of a handful of players to feature in each of the first 15 seasons of the Super League.

Terry Newton died by suicide seven months later, aged 31.

Terry Newton missed his first year of Academy rugby due to the problem however when he finally joined in March 1996 he made an immediate impact, making his debut for the Leeds Rhinos against the Sheffield Eagles at Headingley in April 1996.

Terry Newton's progression continued in 1998, despite going on loan to Bramley for a month, he still played in the Grand Final team at Old Trafford before playing arguably his best season at the club in 1999.

The Leeds Rhinos had signed Great Britain hooker Lee Jackson, and Terry Newton's opportunities looked limited, however coach Graham Murray came up with a game plan that used both to their maximum potential.

Terry Newton played for Leeds Rhinos at hooker in their 1998 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan Warriors.

Terry Newton was a prolific try scorer for the Wigan Warriors, scoring over a dozen tries in each of his first two seasons.

Terry Newton played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in their 2000 Super League Grand Final loss against St Helens.

Terry Newton played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in their 2001 Super League Grand Final loss to the Bradford Bulls.

Terry Newton signed a 4-year extension to his Wigan Warriors contract during August 2002.

Terry Newton played much of the 2003's Super League VIII despite needing a knee operation.

Terry Newton decided to put the operation back to the end of the year because the club was suffering an injury crisis at the time.

Terry Newton was rewarded for his efforts when he was included in the 2003 Super League 'Dream Team'.

Terry Newton played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in the 2003 Super League Grand Final which was lost to the Bradford Bulls.

In September 2005, Terry Newton was suspended for 10 games for two separate incidents in a match against St Helens, which would end up being his final game for Wigan.

Terry Newton moved to the Bradford Bulls for the start of the 2006 season as part of a swap deal involving Mickey Higham.

Terry Newton was a consistent performer for the Bradford Bulls, but the club did not feature in a major final during his time there.

Terry Newton was allowed to leave the club following the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2009 season.

Terry Newton signed for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats following the expiry of his contract at the Bradford Bulls.

In February 2010, Terry Newton received a two-year ban from playing rugby league for failing a drugs test, having tested positive for human growth hormone in November the previous year.

Terry Newton gained two caps in the 1998 Great Britain v New Zealand test series whilst at Leeds Rhinos.

Terry Newton won international honours with two caps for England against France in October 1999.

Terry Newton played 83 times for Leeds Rhinos and scored 6-tries.

Terry Newton won caps for Great Britain while at the Wigan Warriors in 2002 against Australia, in 2003 against Australia, in 2004 against Australia, and New Zealand.

Terry Newton made his return to the Great Britain squad for the 2003 Ashes series, despite needing a knee operation.

Terry Newton was selected in the Great Britain team to compete in the end of season 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.

Terry Newton was married to his wife, Stacey, and had two daughters, Millie and Charley-Mia.

Terry Newton's autobiography, Coming Clean, was released in June 2010.

On 26 September 2010, Terry Newton was found hanged in a house on Harswell Close in the Orrell district of Wigan.

Terry Newton had left several notes stating he wanted to die.