Steve Snape


Steve Snape is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Swinton, as a left- or, and occasionally as a right-.

Background

Steve Snape was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Steve Snape played in Swinton's victory in the Rugby [Football League Championship Second Division|Championship Second Division] during the 1984–85 [Rugby Football League season|1984–85 season] and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Rugby [Football League Championship First Division|Championship First Division], finishing runner-up during the 1986–87 [Rugby Football League season|1986–87 season] and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Championship First Division, and finishing third during the 1990–91 [Rugby Football League season] and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Championship First Division. His career with Swinton was brought to a somewhat premature end during the 1992–93 season following disagreements with the club's board, regarding the sale of the Station [Road, Swinton|Station Road] stadium, and the club's subsequent move to Gigg Lane in Bury, Greater Manchester.