Mike Fletcher (born 14 April 1967) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a fullback, or centre. He spent almost his entire club career at Hull Kingston Rovers, and is the club's record point scorer.[1] He also played for Hunslet Hawks. At representative level, Fletcher appeared for Great Britain under-21s, and in a Humberside XIII.

Mike Fletcher
Personal information
Full nameMichael Fletcher
Born (1967-04-14) 14 April 1967 (age 57)
England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1985–98 Hull Kingston Rovers 360 56 1267 1 2759
1999 Hunslet Hawks
Total 360 56 1267 1 2759
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988 Great Britain U21 2 0 4 0 8
1991 Humberside XIII 1 0 1 0 2
Source: [1]

Career

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Fletcher made his début for Hull Kingston Rovers in April 1985 against Widnes.[2] He went on set a number of club records, including the most career goals (1,268) and most career points (2,760). He also holds the club record for most goals and points in a single season, scoring 450 points (including 199 goals) in 1989–90.[3] He left the club in 1998 and joined Hunslet Hawks.

At representative level, Fletcher played twice for Great Britain under-21s in 1988, and played in a Humberside XIII against Papua New Guinea in 1991.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David. Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1997. London: Headline. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-7472-7764-4.
  3. ^ "Club Honours & Records". Hull Kingston Rovers RLFC. Archived from the original on 14 November 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2014.