Paul Loughlin

Who is Paul Loughlin?

Paul John Loughlin was an English rugby league Centre who played for his hometown team, St. Helens, Bradford Bulls, Huddersfield Giants and Swinton Lions.

At the age of 17, Loughlin made his first team debut against Oldham in 1984. He went on to score over 2,000 points for the club, and holds the club record for most points scored in a game - 2 tries and 16 goals for a total of 40 points in a 112–0 win against Carlisle in September 1986. In 1995, he was transferred to Bradford Bulls as part of the record breaking deal to bring Paul Newlove to Knowsley Road.

Loughlin was also a regular selection for Great Britain. He was selected to go on the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour.

After his move to Bradford, he enjoyed several successful seasons with the Bulls. He played for Bradford at centre in their 1996 Challenge Cup final loss to St Helens. Loughlin then played a prominent role in the Bulls winning the Super League title in 1997. After spending two further seasons in the Super League with Huddersfield Giants, he ended his career with Swinton Lions.

Loughlin appeared in a total of five Challenge Cup finals, three times for St.