Australian · Sydney, Australia · Born 20 November 1954 · Died 2006-01-03Australian rugby league fullback who played 242 games for St George Dragons, winning 4 premierships and representing Australia in 17 Test matches during 1970s-8
Born in Sydney in 1956, Steve Rogers emerged from the junior rugby league system to become one of Australia's most celebrated centres. His early development occurred during rugby league's golden era in New South Wales, where he honed the skills that would define his professional career. Rogers spent his entire first-grade career with St George Dragons, joining the club during their period of dominance in the New South Wales Rugby Football League. Playing primarily as a centre, he became renowned for his exceptional versatility, combining robust defensive capabilities with creative attacking flair. His goal-kicking ability added another dimension to his game, making him invaluable to both club and country. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Rogers established himself as the premier centre in Australian rugby league, earning consistent selection for representative duties. The pinnacle of Rogers' international career came with Australia's victory in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup, where his contributions helped secure the Kangaroos' triumph. He toured extensively with the Australian national team, participating in multiple Kangaroo tours that showcased Australian rugby league on the global stage. At club level, Rogers accumulated 127 first-grade tries, a testament to his scoring consistency and longevity in the sport's top tier. Rogers' impact on rugby league extends beyond mere statistics. Widely regarded as the most complete centre in the game's history, he set the template for modern centre play through his balanced approach to attack and defence. His ability to excel in multiple facets of the game influenced generations of players who followed. Recognition of his contributions came through induction into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, cementing his status among the sport's elite performers. Rogers remains a benchmark against which contemporary centres are measured, his career representing the pinnacle of positional excellence in Australian rugby league.
Winning four NSWRFL premierships with St George Dragons
How They Played
Safe fullback with strong positional play and reliable goal kicking
Lasting Impact
One of St George's greatest fullbacks during their final premiership era
Career Honours
- NSWRFL Premiership multiple (St George)
- Rugby League World Cup 1975
- Kangaroos tours multiple
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| St George Dragons | — | — |
| Cronulla Sharks | — | — |
 Australia | — | 17 |
Australian Athletes