Craig Cygler

Craig Cygler
Personal information
Born Australia
Playing information
Position Centre
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000 Russia 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Craig Cygler is an Australian-born rugby league player who represented Russia in the 2000 World Cup.

Junior Playing Career

Cygler played for the Kangaroos Rugby Leagues Club from 1983-1986.

Senior Playing Career

Cygler began his senior career playing for Cairns Brothers club in 1991 in the u18 division and made his A grade debut in 1992. He was part of the Cairns Brothers[2] premiership winning side of 2000 in the Cairns District Rugby League competition. He played with Cairns Brothers from 1991-2000.

Representative Playing Career

Cygler played for the Cairns Foley Shield team from 1993-1995 and went on to play for the Cairns Cyclones in their debut season in the Queensland Cup in 1996.[3]

Cygler was one of seven Australian-born players included in the Russia squad for the 2000 World Cup.[4] He played in two matches at the tournament.

References

  1. Craig Cygler rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. Tuqiri breaks Russia's spirit The Independent, 30 October 2000
  3. 1996 Queensland Cup Round 7: 18, 19, 25, 26 May rleague.com
  4. From Russia with Australians bbc.co.uk, 17 October 2000