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| Full name | Paul John Loughlin[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1966-07-28)28 July 1966 (age 59) St Helens, Merseyside, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paul John Loughlin (born 28 July 1966) is an English formerrugby leaguecentre who played for his hometown teamSt Helens, theBradford Bulls, theHuddersfield Giants and theSwinton Lions.[2]
Loughlin was born inSt. Helens,Lancashire, England. He made his first team début forSt. Helens againstOldham aged 17 in 1984.[5] He went on to score over 2,000 points for the club, and holds the club record for most points scored in a game - 2 tries and 16 goals for a total of 40 points in a 112–0 victory overCarlisle during September 1986.[1] In 1995, he was transferred to theBradford Bulls as part of the record breaking deal to bringPaul Newlove toKnowsley Road.
Loughlin was also a regular selection forGreat Britain.[2] He was selected to go on the1988 Great Britain Lions tour.
Loughlin played right-centre scored 2-tries and kicked 3 goals, and wasman of the match inSt. Helens' 15-14 victory overLeeds Rhinos in the1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the1987–88 season atCentral Park,Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.
After his move to Bradford Bulls, he enjoyed several successful seasons with the Bradford Bulls. He played for the Bradford Bulls atcentre in their1996 Challenge Cup Final defeat bySt. Helens.[6] Loughlin then played a prominent role in the Bradford Bulls winning theSuper League title in 1997. After spending two further seasons in the Super League with theHuddersfield Giants, he ended his career with theSwinton Lions.
Loughlin appeared in a total of fiveChallenge Cup Finals, three times for St. Helens, and twice for the Bradford Bulls, and was a member of the losing side on each of these occasions.[7]
Loughlin is now head coach of amateur rugby league team Garswood Stags ARLFC who have gained promotion to Northwest Men's League Division 4.
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