Dean Colton

Dean Colton (born 18 February 1983) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Scotland, and at club level for Toll Bar ARLFC (in Doncaster),[3] Doncaster (Heritage № 836) (two spells),[4] and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 897), as a wing or centre.[1][2]

Dean Colton
Personal information
Full nameDean Colton
Born (1983-02-18) 18 February 1983
Doncaster, England
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2001–06 Doncaster 122 53 0 0 212
2007 Featherstone Rovers 19 6 0 0 24
2008–12 Doncaster 94 26 0 0 104
Total 235 85 0 0 340
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008 Scotland 1 1 0 0 4
Source: [1][2]

Background

Dean Colton was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Dean Colton made his début for Doncaster in 2001.[5] He played 10 of his 11-year career at Doncaster, spending one season with Featherstone Rovers in 2007. Dean Colton made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 18 March 2007, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during 2007. He announced his retirement in 2012.[6]

He represented Scotland in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup,[7] playing once and scoring a try in the 18–36 defeat by France.[8]

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. "Toll Bar ARLFC at facebook.com". facebook.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. "Statistics at robterrace.com". robterrace.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. Hossack, Steve (24 January 2012). "Testimonial for stalwart Colton". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  6. "Dons veteran Colton hangs up his boots". The Star. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  7. "Logan back in Scotland cup squad". BBC. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
  8. Walker, Gareth (26 October 2008). "France potential dark horses after efficient defeat of Scotland". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
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