Terry Newton Name Terry Newton      Era 1991-2000 Place of Birth Wigan Previous Club Wigan St Jude ARLFC Honours Great Britain  Debut  v Sheffield 21/4/96        Leeds Career : Terry joined Leeds after a protracted transfer from Wigan amateur team St Judes, after Warrington had claimed they had also signed the young Newton. Terry missed his first year of Academy rugby due to the problem however when he finally joined in March 1996 he made an immediate impact. He made his debut against Sheffield at Headingley in April of that year and by the next season was a regular in the side making 26 appearances in 1997 and scoring 2 tries. His progression continued in 1998, despite going on loan to Bramley for a month, he still played in the Grand Final team at Old Trafford before playing his best season at the club in 1999. Leeds had signed Great Britain hooker Lee Jackson and Newton’s opportunities looked limited however shrewd coach Graham Murray came up with a game plan that used both to their maximum potential. Newton, with his no nonsense direct play would start games with Jackson coming on off the bench to carve teams open. He played 83 times for Leeds and scored 6 tries. Rugby Career : After leaving Leeds, he returned to his home town club, Wigan, where he has developed into an outstanding hooker. He won his second Challenge Cup, repeating his efforts at Leeds with his new club in 2002. He made his debut for Great Britain against New Zealand in 1998 and has missed out on subsequent tours and the World Cup in 2000 through injury. However, he returned to the Great Britain squad in 2002 after a great start to the season at JJB Stadium. To return to the main squad profiles page click here.