Grant Izzard (born in Penrith, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for the

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and the

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of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership. His position of choice was at

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and he is also the younger brother of rugby league player Craig Izzard.

Playing career

Izzard was a Penrith local junior who followed in the footsteps of his older brother. Following their 1991 grand final victory he travelled with the Panthers to England for the

1991 World Club Challenge The 1991 World Club Challenge (marketed as the Foster's World Club Challenge due to sponsorship from the brewer) was contested by 1990–91 RFL Championship winners, Wigan and 1991 NSWRL season premiers, the Penrith Panthers. The match was pl ...

which was lost to Wigan. Lack of opportunity at his home club meant that he was forced to move on eventually signing with the

in 1993. The beginning of a new season at his new club looked promising until he was cited for biting South Sydney player

Craig Field Craig Field (born 12 December 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. Field played for South Sydney Rabbitohs, South Sydney, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Balmain Tigers and Wests Tigers. His primary position was at . ...

and was subsequently suspended for six weeks. Izzard failed to regain his form or position in the first grade side.

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