Luke Quigley Explained

Luke Quigley
Birth Date:20 July 1981
Birth Place:Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2002
Year1end:06
Appearances1:41
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Club2:Catalans Dragons
Year2start:2007
Appearances2:20
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Updated:7 February 2019
Source:[1]

Luke Quigley (born 20 July 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.

Background

Quigley went to school at St Gregory's College, Campbelltown.

Playing career

Quigley made his first grade debut for Newcastle against the Wests Tigers in Round 15 2002. In 2003, Quigley made 21 appearances as Newcastle reached the finals but were eliminated by the Sydney Roosters.

In 2005, Quigley made 16 appearances as Newcastle finished last claiming the wooden spoon. Quigley's final game in the NRL came in 2006 in a 50–6 loss against Brisbane in the elimination semi final.[2]

In 2007, Quigley joined the Catalans Dragons and played one season with the club. In March 2007 he was signed to French Super League club Catalans Dragons to replace the injured Aaron Gorrell.[3]

Quigley last played in the Newcastle Rugby League for the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luke Quigley – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: OFFICIAL DEBUT NUMBERS. Newcastle Knights.
  3. Web site: Profile. rleague.com. 24 April 2010. 24 April 2010.