Terry Newton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Terry Newton
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 7, 1978(1978-11-07)
Age	46
Date Of Death	2010-09-26
Birthplace	Wigan
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

Terry Newton Biography

Terry Newton is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on November 7, 1978 in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. Hooker most famously known for hanging himself for seven months after he was handed the two-year ban on rugby for being positive for the Human growth hormone.

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Newton joined the Leeds Rhinos after a protracted transfer from amateur team Wigan St Judes, after Warrington had claimed they had also signed the young Newton. Terry missed his first year of Academy rugby due to the problem however when he finally joined in March 1996 he made an immediate impact. He made his début for the Leeds Rhinos against the Sheffield Eagles at Headingley in April 1996 and by 1997’s Super League II, he was a regular in the team making 26 appearances in 1997 and scoring 2-tries. His 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 his best season at the club in

1999. The Leeds Rhinos had signed Great Britain hooker Lee Jackson, and Newton’s opportunities looked limited, however coach Graham Murray came up with a game plan that used both to their maximum potential. Newton, with his no nonsense direct play would start games with Jackson coming on off the bench to carve teams open. He played for Leeds Rhinos at hooker in their 1998 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan Warriors. Newtown gained two caps in the 1998 Great Britain v New Zealand test series whilst at Leeds Rhinos. Newton won international honours with two caps for England against France in October
2000. He played 83 times for Leeds Rhinos and scored 6-tries.

Newton joined the Wigan Warriors, and he made his début on Boxing Day 1999 against St. Helens. He was a prolific try scorer for the Wigan Warriors, scoring over a dozen tries in each of his first two seasons. Newton played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in their 2000 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens. He played for England in 2001 against Wales. He also played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in their 2001 Super League Grand Final loss to the Bradford Bulls. Terry would surely have represented Great Britain in the 2001 Ashes series had it not been for a broken arm suffered in the Wigan Grand Final defeat by Bradford Bulls at Old Trafford. Newton signed a 4-year extension to his Wigan Warriors contract during August 2002. Newton won caps for Great Britain while at the Wigan Warriors in 2002 against Australia (sub), in 2003 against Australia (3 matches), in 2004 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand. He played much of the 2003’s Super League VIII despite needing a knee operation. He decided to put the operation back to the end of the year because the club was suffering an injury crisis at the time. He was rewarded for his efforts when he was included in the 2003 Super League ‘Dream Team’. Newton played for the Wigan Warriors at hooker in the 2003 Super League Grand Final which was lost to the Bradford Bulls. He made his return to the Great Britain squad for the 2003 Ashes series, despite needing a knee operation. Newton was selected in the Great Britain team to compete in the end of season 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament. In the final against Australia he played at hooker in the Lions’ 44–4 loss. At the Wigan Warriors, Newton featured in three Super League Grand Finals, and was on the losing side on each occasion.

He was raised and born in Wigan, England.

Terry Newton Net Worth

Terry Newton is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Terry Newton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The first time he played was in 1996 with Leeds Rhinos.

The most popular name on the field for his time at club with Wigan Warriors from 2000-2005. Wigan Warriors from 2000-2005, and also his representative time with Great Britain from 1998-2007.

Terry Newton (7 November 1978 – 26 September 2010) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for the Leeds Rhinos (Heritage No. 1278), the Wigan Warriors (Heritage No. 931), Bradford Bulls (Heritage No. ) and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage No. 1275), and was one of a handful of players to feature in each of the first 15 seasons of Super League. In February 2010, he was given a two- year ban after being one of the first sportsmen to have tested positive for human growth hormone. He was found hanged in his home seven months later.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Terry Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Terry Newton celebrates birthday on November 7 of every year.