Position Wing 109 42 0 0 | 1992–97 Castleford 42 0 0 168 | |
Born 31 October 1975 (age 41)
Castleford, England ( 1975-10-31 ) | ||
Chris Smith (born 31 October 1975) is an English born rugby league footballer of the 1990s, and 2000s, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Redhill ARLFC (Castleford), Castleford, St. Helens, Hull and York, as a Wing.
Smith made his début for St. Helens in the 56-24 victory over Featherstone Rovers at Post Office Road, Featherstone on Sunday 15 February 1998. He played for the club on the wing in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls. He played his last match for Saints in the 30-22 victory over Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Sunday 11 June 2000.
Having won the 1999 Grand Final, Saints contested in the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers Melbourne Storm, with Smith playing on the wing in the loss.
Smith joined newly formed York City Knights in 2003, making a total of 33 appearances during two seasons at the club.
Smith scored one try and won five caps for Wales while at St Helens and Hull between 1999 and 2002, and played for the team at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. Head coach of the Haydock open age setup