Jon Neill

Jonathan Charles Neill (born 19 December 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Scotland and Cumbria, and at club level for St. Helens, Huddersfield Giants and Swinton Lions, as a prop.^[3]

Jon Neill

Personal information
Full name	Jonathan Charles Neill
Born	(1968-12-19) 19 December 1968 (age 55) Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1987–96 St Helens 105 3 0 1 13 1996–99 Huddersfield Giants 64 0 0 0 0 2000–02 Swinton Lions 36 0 0 0 0 Total 205 3 0 1 13 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1994 Cumbria 1 0 0 0 0 1997–99 Scotland 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

Background

Jon Neill's birth was registered in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

St Helens

Neill was signed by St Helens from junior club Kells in 1987. He established a regular first team place during the 1990–91 season and played in the 1990–91 Challenge Cup final, losing 8–13 against Wigan.

Neill played prop in St Helens' 24–14 victory over Rochdale Hornets in the 1991–92 Lancashire Cup final during the 1991–92 season on Sunday 20 October 1991. He also played in the 1991–92 Premiership final at the end of the season, but lost 16–48 against Wigan.

In the following season, Neill played in the 1992–93 Premiership final, but was on the winning side this time with a 10–4 victory against Wigan.

Neill did not play for Saints during the 1995–96 season due to a contract dispute, as he was reluctant to become a full-time professional.^[4] He returned to the first team during the inaugural Super League season, playing in a 60–16 win against Workington Town on 16 June 1996.^[5]

Later career

In 1996, Neill joined Huddersfield Giants on a free transfer.^[6]

Neill finished his playing career with Swinton Lions. In 2001, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season.^[7] He announced his retirement in 2002.^[8]

Representative honours

Neill won two caps for Scotland in 1997–1999 while at Huddersfield Giants.^[1] He also represented Cumbria in 1994 in a match against Australia.^[9]

References

1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
2. "Player Summary: Jon Neill". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
4. "Eric Hughes talks to Denis Whittle". Lancashire Telegraph. 30 November 1995. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
5. "Denis Whittle talk with Shaun McRae". Lancashire Telegraph. 20 June 1996. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
6. "Scott signs off for Saints". Lancashire Telegraph. 1 August 1996. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
7. "Holdstock aims for home rule". Lancashire Telegraph. 9 March 2001. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
8. "Nanyn Out For Doncaster Trip". Lancashire Telegraph. Newsquest Media Group. 1 March 2002. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
9. "Kangaroos Tour 1994 Series". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 14 February 2022.

External links

• Profile at saints.org.uk