Chris Levy is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for Penrith in the

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competition and for York City Knights in England.

Playing career

Levy made his first grade debut for Penrith in round 12 of the

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against

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. Levy played off the bench in Penrith's 36-28 loss. The game remains the biggest comeback in NSWRL/NRL history as Penrith lead the match 26-0 at halftime before North Queensland scored 36 points in the second half. Levy would go on to play a total of eight matches for Penrith over four years. At the end of 2001, Levy signed for French side Villefranche. In 2005, Levy joined York and captained the team to promotion as they claimed the LHF National League Two trophy.

References

1977 births Penrith Panthers players York City Knights players Australian rugby league players Rugby league halfbacks Living people Place of birth missing (living people) {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1990s-stub