Stephen Humphreys (rugby league) explained

Stephen Humphreys
Fullname:	Stephen John Humphreys
Birth Date:	1960 3, df=yes
Birth Place:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:	Balmain Tigers
Year1start:	1983
Year1end:	87
Appearances1:	42
Tries1:	12
Goals1:	0
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	48
Source:	^[1]
Updated:	16 January 2023

Stephen Humphreys is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and administrator who played in the 1980s. He played for Balmain in NSWRL competition.

Background

Humphreys is the son of former Balmain player and rugby league administrator Kevin Humphreys.^{[2] [3]}

Playing career

Humphreys made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 14 of the 1983 NSWRFL season against Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground. Humphreys would go on to make 42 appearances for the club over five seasons. Humphreys played two finals matches for Balmain in the 1985 NSWRL season against Parramatta and Canterbury.^[4]

Post playing

Following retirement, Humphreys was CEO of the Wests Tigers. He then became the general manager of the NSWRL before being headhunted by British Airways to become their global head of sales in 2014. In 2019, Humphreys became CEO at Manly before resigning in 2022.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stephen Humphreys - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2023-01-06.
2. Web site: Kevin Humphreys: The downfall of league's polarising leader. www.nrl.com.
3. Web site: Kevin Humphreys: Rugby league official whose career ended in disgrace. www.independent.co.uk.
4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
5. Web site: 'It's a legal issue': Manly board accept CEO's resignation in mysterious circumstances. www.foxsports.com.au.
6. Web site: Humphreys returns to NRL as Manly CEO. www.nrl.com.