Kyle Warren (born 1 February 1973) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League and for the

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( Heritage № 787) in the

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. A utility capable of playing in the forwards and the backs, he primarily played as a or .

Background

Born in Mackay, Queensland, Warren played for Brothers (formally called All Whites) in Toowoomba before being signed by the Manly Sea Eagles.

Playing career

In 1993 and 1994, Warren played for the Sea Eagles but did not feature in first grade for the club. In 1995, he returned to Queensland, joining the Toowoomba Clydesdales. In 1996, he represented the Queensland Residents and started at fullback in the Clydesdales' 8–6

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Grand Final win over the Redcliffe Dolphins. In 1997, Warren joined the North Queensland Cowboys, making his first grade debut in the side's 24–16 win over the Adelaide Rams at

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. Warren became a regular in the Cowboys' side during his five seasons at the club, playing 87 games and scoring 26 tries. In 2002, Warren moved to the

in the English

. In his lone season with the club he played 30 games, scoring three tries. He was released at the end of the season. Warren returned to Australia in 2003, playing two seasons for the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup. In 2005, Warren played his final season of rugby league for Brothers in Toowoomba, retiring at the end of the season.

Statistics

NRL

: ''Statistics are correct to the end of the 2001 season''

Super League/Challenge Cup

: ''Statistics are correct to the end of the 2002 season''

Post-playing career

In 2006, Warren became the

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of the Toowoomba Clydesdales for their final season in the Queensland Cup.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Warren, Kyle 1973 births Living people Australian rugby league players Castleford Tigers players Ipswich Jets players North Queensland Cowboys players Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Mackay, Queensland Rugby league second-rows Toowoomba Clydesdales players