Jason Roach (rugby league)

Jason Roach (born (1971-05-02)2 May 1971), also known by the nicknames of "Roachy", or "Rooster", is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played as a fullback or wing in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Scotland, and at club level for St Helens, Swinton Lions (two spells), Castleford Tigers, Warrington Wolves, London Broncos and the Barrow Raiders.[1]

Jason Roach
Personal information
Full nameJason Roach
Born (1971-05-02) 2 May 1971 (age 53)
St Helens, Lancashire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1989–95 St Helens 5+4 2 0 0 8
1995 London Broncos 12 6 0 0 72
1995–96 Swinton 45 43 3 0 178
1996–97 Castleford Tigers 12 6 24
1998–99 Warrington Wolves 34+7 21 0 0 84
≤2000–≥ Swinton Lions 71 53 212
Total 190 131 3 0 578
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1998–04 Scotland 8 4 16
Source: [1]

Background

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Jason Roach was born in St Helens, Lancashire, England.

International honours

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Jason Roach won 8 caps for Scotland in 1998–2004 while at Warrington and Swinton.[2] Scoring two tries on his début in Paris.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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