Sam Smeaton

Sam Smeaton (born 26 October 1988) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for Doncaster in Betfred League 1.

Sam Smeaton

Personal information
Full name	Sam Smeaton
Born	(1988-10-26) 26 October 1988 (age 35)
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	14 st 7 lb (92 kg)
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2009–14 Featherstone Rovers 88 38 0 0 153 2015 Sheffield Eagles 30 7 0 0 28 2016 Halifax 12 6 0 0 24 2016–19 Batley Bulldogs 40 9 1 0 38 2016(loan) → York City Knights 3 1 0 0 4 2020– Doncaster 25 9 0 0 36 Total 198 70 1 0 283
Source: ^[1]^[2] As of 7 January 2023

He previously played for Featherstone Rovers and the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship.^[3] Smeaton also played for the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship and spent time on loan from Batley at the York City Knights in League 1.

Background

Smeaton played as an amateur for the Featherstone Lions.

Career

Smeaton joined Featherstone Rovers in 2009.^[4] He missed the entire 2013 season due to injury caused by faulty gear being used during a game.^[5][6]

Statistics

Season	Team	Apps	Tries	Goals	DG	Points
2009	Featherstone Rovers	16	5	0	0	20
2010		12	5	0	0	20
2011		30	13	0	0	52
2012		28	15	0	0	60
2013		0	0	0	0	0
2014		2	0	0	0	0
2020	Doncaster RLFC
2021
2022		25	9	0	0	36
Total		113	47	0	0	189

References

1. rugbyleagueproject.org
2. loverugbyleague
3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
4. "Smeaton stakes claim for number 22 shirt". Pontefract and Castleford Express. 19 February 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
5. "Smeaton back in training after nine-month lay-off". Pontefract and Castleford Express. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
6. "Rovers centre Smeaton has second operation". Pontefract and Castleford Express. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.

External links

• Sheffield Eagles profile
• Profile at featherstonerovers.net