Scott Gibbs

OVERALL STATISTICS

BIRTHAGESIGNED ONFROM
23-01-1971
N/A
18-04-1994
Swansea RU- Wales
DEBUTLAST MATCHLEFT
21-08-1994 v Doncaster
London Broncos
1996- Swansea RU- Wales
CAREERAPPEARANCES (SUBS)
1994-1996
48 (0)
TRIESGOALSDGOALSPTS
23
0
0
92

Biography of Scott Gibbs



HERITAGE NO : 1049
Scott Gibbs by Alex Service

One of the hardest centres ever to play for the Saints, reminiscent in this respect of fellow-Welsh signing of the 1950s Don Gullick, Scott Gibbs remains a favourite for anyone who watched him during his unfortunately short career at Knowsley Road. Born in Bridgend, Scott played for Bridgend, Neath, and Swansea by January 1992. A stocky, powerful man, he made his debut for Wales in 1991 against England and was a surprise selection for the 1993 British Lions squad for their tour to New Zealand in 1993. He was always a controversial figure in his early years, however and in 1994 he became a flagship signing by the Saints, who, of course, had a fine tradition for bringing in star players from the Valleys. In actual fact, since Rugby Union has become professional, the supply of talent has virtually dried up. Scott is the last of a fine line of top Welshmen to play with distinction for the Saints.

It was a time of change at Knowsley Road, with Coach Eric Hughes gradually building a team that would challenge the might of Wigan in the Super League era. Scott scored twice on his home debut, against Widnes in a pre-season friendly at Knowsley Road and his forceful running and kamikaze tackling certainly endeared him to the fans. Although essentially a right centre, he played at stand-off for the Saints in one particular match, against Oldham at the Watersheddings, when the visitors won 44-18, yet there was only one true position for him.

The Saints dominated the inaugural season of the European Super League in 1996, becoming Champions, with Scott forming a potent combination with Young Gun Danny Arnold on the right flank. Arnold went on to score 25 tries in 21 appearances, including a brace at Wembley, when the Saints won a magnificent match 40-32 after one of the greatest come-backs ever seen at the famous old stadium in a Challenge Cup final. Scott's appearances were restricted to just 13 during the campaign, scoring 6 tries. It was a pity that a nasty hand injury at Charlton, in the vital match against London Broncos, effectively finished his season and his Saints' career to boot.

He returned to Union where he continued to enjoy great success. Scott used the strength and power he gained in the handling code to excel on the 1997 Lions Tour to South Africa and played in the last-ever Five Nations match for Wales against England at Wembley, where he scored a superb individual try. He was also selected for the 2001 Lions Tour, but did not play in any Test matches. A member of the BBCs commentary team for Rugby Union, he was last seen at Knowsley Road during a cameo appearance in the Stephen Prescott Legends game, where flashes of the old power were there for all to see.


SEASON STATISTICS

Season (Official Matches)TriesGoalsDGoalsMatches
1994~95 6 0 0 19
1995~96 11 0 0 16
19966 0 0 13
TOTALS:23 0 0 48
Season (Other Matches)TriesGoalsDGoalsMatches
1994~952001
1995~960002
TOTALS:2003

ALL MATCHES

DateMatchPosOpponentsCompVenueFTFTOTGDG
14th Aug 1994 --
W
 14 Widnes* Fr Charity H 48 4 2 VIEW
21st Aug 1994 1
L
 3 Doncaster L H 20 29 VIEW
24th Aug 1994 2
L
 3 Warrington L A 10 31 VIEW
28th Aug 1994 3
W
 3 Halifax L A 30 22 VIEW
4th Sep 1994 4
W
 3 Salford L H 34 28 VIEW
11th Sep 1994 5
W
 3 Workington Town L A 30 25 VIEW
18th Sep 1994 6
W
 3 Castleford L H 47 14 1 VIEW
25th Sep 1994 7
W
 3 Sheffield Eagles L H 26 10 VIEW
2nd Oct 1994 8
D
 3 Oldham L A 18 18 VIEW
9th Oct 1994 9
W
 3 Leeds L H 25 18 VIEW
16th Oct 1994 10
W
 3 Bradford Northern L A 51 12 1 VIEW
1st Nov 1994 11
L
 3 Australia Tour H 14 32 VIEW
8th Nov 1994 12
W
 3 Doncaster L A 24 5 2 VIEW
13th Nov 1994 13
W
 3 Halifax L H 18 14 2 VIEW
27th Nov 1994 14
L
 3 Salford L A 12 39 VIEW
4th Dec 1994 15
W
 3 Huddersfield RT2 A 52 11 VIEW
26th Dec 1994 16
L
 3 Wigan L H 25 32 VIEW
1st Jan 1995 17
W
 3 Widnes L A 20 10 VIEW
11th Feb 1995 18
D
 3 Wigan CC4 A 16 16 VIEW
15th Feb 1995 19
L
 3 Wigan CC4rep H 24 40 VIEW
6th Aug 1995 --
W
 3 Hull* Fr Testimonial H 64 16 VIEW
11th Aug 1995 --
W
 6 Salford* Fr A 32 22 VIEW
20th Aug 1995 20
W
 6 Bradford Bulls L H 55 10 VIEW
23rd Aug 1995 21
W
 6 Oldham L A 44 18 2 VIEW
28th Aug 1995 22
L
 6 Wigan L H 20 52 1 VIEW
3rd Sep 1995 23
L
 6 Leeds L A 24 36 1 VIEW
10th Sep 1995 24
W
 3 Workington Town L A 66 22 1 VIEW
13th Sep 1995 25
W
 3 Sheffield Eagles L H 62 20 VIEW
5th Nov 1995 26
W
 3 Halifax L H 58 20 VIEW
11th Nov 1995 27
W
 3 Keighley Cougars RT2 A 42 14 2 VIEW
10th Dec 1995 28
W
 4 Halifax RT4 H 46 18 1 VIEW
13th Dec 1995 29
W
 3 Oldham L H 32 22 VIEW
20th Dec 1995 30
L
 3 Castleford L A 18 26 VIEW
1st Jan 1996 31
L
 4 Leeds L H 14 20 1 VIEW
4th Jan 1996 32
W
 4 Warrington RTSF H 80 0 1 VIEW
7th Jan 1996 33
W
 4 Warrington L H 54 14 VIEW
13th Jan 1996 34
L
 3 Wigan RTF N 16 25 VIEW
17th Jan 1996 35
W
 3 London Broncos L H 48 18 1 VIEW
11th Feb 1996 36
W
 3 Rochdale Hornets SCCC5 A 58 20 2 VIEW
24th Feb 1996 37
W
 3 Salford Reds SCCC6 A 46 26 1 VIEW
9th Mar 1996 38
W
 3 Widnes SCCCSF N 24 14 VIEW
31st Mar 1996 39
W
 3 Workington Town SL A 62 0 VIEW
5th Apr 1996 40
W
 3 Wigan Warriors SL H 41 26 VIEW
8th Apr 1996 41
W
 3 Leeds Rhinos SL A 46 24 VIEW
14th Apr 1996 42
W
 3 Bradford Bulls SL H 26 20 1 VIEW
21st Apr 1996 43
W
 3 Halifax Blue Sox SL A 30 28 VIEW
27th Apr 1996 44
W
 3 Bradford Bulls SCCCF W 40 32 VIEW
12th May 1996 45
W
 3 London Broncos SL H 24 22 1 VIEW
30th Jun 1996 46
W
 3 Leeds Rhinos SL H 42 16 VIEW
5th Jul 1996 47
L
 3 Bradford Bulls SL A 22 50 VIEW
27th Jul 1996 48
W
 3 London Broncos SL A 32 28 1 VIEW
*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub.
WINS : 37 | LOSSES : 12 | DRAWS : 2

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