Greg Burns (rugby league) explained

Greg Burns
Fullname:Gregory Burns
Birth Date:5 March 1995
Birth Place:Yorkshire, England
Weight:14st
Year1start:2015
Year1end:21
Appearances1:91
Tries1:7
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:28
Club2:Doncaster
Year2start:2022
Year2end:present
Appearances2:19
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:16
Updated:7 January 2023
Source:[1] [2]
New:yes

Gregory Burns (born 5 March 1995) is a professional rugby league footballer who played as a for Doncaster in the Betfred League One.[3] [4]

Burns is a graduate of the Eagles Academy system[5] and has played in Sheffield's reserve team.[6] He helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final.[7]

His brothers Jonathan and Paddy came through the Eagles' youth system.[8] Paddy signed a professional contract with them in 2018 and Jonathan plays with the Hemel Stags.

On 14 April 2017, Greg scored his first professional try for the Eagles. It was against Rochdale Hornets in an 18–42 victory.

In November 2021, Burns signed for Doncaster on a one-year deal.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/greg-burns/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Greg-Burns/ loverugbyleague
  3. Web site: More signings on the way for Sheffield Eagles, says Mark Aston. The Star. 24 March 2015. 7 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Hornets and Eagles stars join Rugby League Cares. Rugby League Cares. 7 October 2016.
  5. Web site: Sheffield Eagles prospect back after 'horrific' injury. The Star. 3 August 2016. 7 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Rugby league: Sheffield Eagles' stars of the future. South Yorkshire Times. 4 August 2015. 7 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Sheffield Eagles beat Widnes Vikings 36–18 to win inaugural 1895 Cup. BBC Sport. 24 August 2019. 1 September 2019.
  8. News: Burns brothers offer Eagles hope for future. Yorkshire Post. 20 July 2013. 7 October 2016.
  9. Web site: Dons sign hooker Greg Burns. 23 November 2021. 12 October 2022. Doncaster RLFC.