Steven Bell

Rugby league player and representative

Steven Bell - Rugby league player and representative
Born

May 28th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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A rugby league player who played primarily as a centre. Represented Australia at the international level and played in the National Rugby League. He began his career with the Sydney Roosters, later joining the Melbourne Storm, where he won the NRL Premiership in 1999. Transitioned to the English Super League, playing for the Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos, further contributing to the sport.

Won the NRL Premiership with Melbourne Storm in 1999

Represented Australia in international rugby league

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