Encyclopedia > Chris Chester (rugby league player)
Chris Chester (born Wakefield, United Kingdom) is arugby league player who has played for Halifax FC and Wigan Hull FC in the English rugby league competition. Wakefield The Town Hall, Wood St. ... Rugby league football is a full-contact team sport played by two teams of thirteen on a rectangular grass field. ...
He is currently on a two year contract. After spending seven years at Hull FC, Chester joined Hull Kingston Rovers for their inaugural season in Super League after signing a two year contract. Known as Chezzy, he was a popular member of the Hull FC squad. In 2006 Chester made 13 appearances while in 2005he played 20 times, scoring 6 tries.
The former Stanley Rangers Junior was captain of England Schools before he signed as a professional with Halifax Blue Sox. He made an impression in the Super League in the 1998 season where he was the runner up in the Young Player of the Year awards. Wigan Warriors then signed him soon after and at the JJB Stadium he appeared for the ‘Cherry and Whites’ in the 2000 Grand Final against St. Helens. The JJB Stadium is a sports stadium located within the Robin Park Complex in Newtown, Wigan, Greater Manchester. ...