Darren Stewart is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Penrith and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Stewart made his first grade debut in round 5 of the

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. Stewart played a total of seven games for Penrith in his first season mainly from the bench or on the wing. The following year, Stewart was part of the squad which claimed the 1991 premiership, Penrith's first since entering the competition in 1967. In 1992, Stewart signed for South Sydney and played in their opening round defeat against

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and also two pre-season matches. He returned to Penrith in 1993 where he played two further games for the club.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)

References

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