- Paul O'Connell
Paul O'Connell (born 20 October 1979 in Limerick) is an Irish rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland. O'Connell made his debut for Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations 2002, scoring a try. He was a part of Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2003 squad, and, in the first game of the Six Nations 2004, against France, he was stand-in captain for the injured Brian O'Driscoll. He toured with the 2005 British and Irish Lions to New Zealand, …
- Willie Mason
William Marshall Mason (born 15 April 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an Australian professional rugby league player. He currently plays for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played for New South Wales and Australia. His position of choice is second row or front row.
- Brad Thorn
Bradley Carnegie Thorn (born 3 February 1975 in Mosgiel, New Zealand) is an Australian international rugby league and former New Zealand international rugby union player. He plays rugby league for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition and has also represented Queensland in the State of Origin. His preferred position in league is second row.
- Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones (born 19 September, 1985) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Celtic League. He has also played for the Welsh national team, and previously represented Wales at the under-21 level. He made his Test debut for Wales in June of 2006 against Argentina. Originally playing as a blindside flanker, he has shown himself to be more than capable in the second row. It was as a lock that he featured, and excelled, …
- Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams (born Sonny William Williams on August 3 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League competition and also for New Zealand. His position of choice is either in the second row or at lock, though he can also play at centre. One of the most valuable and highly rated players in world rugby league, critics have claimed that Williams has yet to live up to the hype, …
- Ryan Hoffman
Ryan Hoffman (born January 26, 1984) was born in Canberra and is a Rugby League player who plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. Ryan plays in the Second Row, and has played Representative football for City Origin. Ryan Hoffman started his career with Melbourne in 2003. A big backrower with the ball playing skills, Hoffman is regarded as one of many rising stars in the NRL.
- Paul Gallen
Paul Gallen (born August 14, 1981 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League competition. Gallen's position of choice is in the Second Row though he has also frequently played at lock and occasionally at five-eighth. Gallen is now rated among the top players in the NRL at present with his high workrate and powerful runs.
- Greg Bird
Greg Bird (born February 10, 1984 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is either at second row or at lock.
- Alan Quinlan
Alan Quinlan (born 13 July, 1974) is an Irish rugby player. He plays for Munster. He is typically an blindside flank, but has also played openside, number eight and second row for Munster. He started at openside in Munster's Miracle Match against Gloucester in 2003. He captained the side from Number Eight in Munster's upset victory over Ulster in Ravenhill in the 2007 Magner's League. He made his debut for the Irish national team in 1999 in a Test against Romania in Dublin.
- Steve Simpson
Steve Simpson (born September 27, 1979 in Maitland, NSW) is an Australian rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition and also for New South Wales & Australia. His junior club was Singleton Greyhounds. His position of choice is at Second Row.
- Anthony Laffranchi
Anthony Laffranchi (born November 16, 1980 in Murwillumbah, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League. His position of choice is at Second Row though he can also play lock. He grew up at was educated at Mt St Patrick College where he excelled in all sports; particularly rugby league.
- John Wilson
John Wilson (born February 7, 1978 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons in the European Super League competition, he has also previously played for the Wests Tigersand Parramatta Eels. His usual position is second row, but he has mainly played at centre for the Catalans. One of the most experienced campaigners in the fledgling Dragons outfit, …
- Lee Gilmour
Lee Gilmour is a rugby league footballer who plays for St Helens. Gilmour's usual position is second row, but he has played on the wing and in the centres when a back-line player suffered an injury. Lee Gilmour has in the past played for Bradford and Wigan. Gilmour is also a Great Britain and Scotland international. Gilmour gained true international repute when during the 2006 Rugby League Tri-Nations he scored the decisive try in the Lions’ 23-12 win in Sydney in 2006.
- Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan (born December 2, 1978, Dubbo, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby league player and currently captains the Canterbury Bulldogs. Ryan usually plays in the second row, but can also play Lock.
- Phil Bailey
Phil Bailey (born May 25, 1980 in Inverell, NSW) is an Australian rugby league player for Wigan Warriors in the European Super League competition. Bailey is a former player for New South Wales and Australia. He previously played for the Cronulla Sharks, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the Northern Eagles. His usual position is either in the centres or in the second row. Bailey is signed to Wigan Warriors in the European Super League for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons.
- Glenn Morrison
Glenn Adam Morrison (born May 28, 1976 in Canterbury, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby league player for Bradford Bulls of the Super League. Morrison was a star player for the Parramatta Eels, Balmain Tigers, North Sydney Bears and the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League before signing with the Bulls. Glenn was a firm favourite in his two years at Parramatta after joining the Eels from North Queensland Cowboys, …
- Tony Puletua
Tony Puletua (born June 25 1979 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition as well as being a New Zealand international. Puletua has been captain of the Panthers since January, 2006. His position of choice is in the Second Row. Puletua has also represented the New Zealand national team on thirteen occasions between 1998 and 2004 including the 2000 World Cup.
- Dene Halatau
Dene La Halatau (born January 27 1983 in Invercargill, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. He has also represented the New Zealand national team on four separate occasions between 2004 and 2006. His position of choice is centre however he can also play in the second row and lock. An accomplished singer and guitarist, he often appears with the live studio band on the Nine Network's The Footy Show.
- Chris McKenna
Chris McKenna (born October 29, 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league player for Bradford Bulls in the English Super League competition. He has also played for Queensland and Australia as well as club sides the Brisbane Broncos, South Queensland Crushers and Cronulla Sharks but moved on after a rumored falling out with then coach Chris Anderson. His usual position is second row, though while he played in Australia he usually played at centre.
- Lee Radford
Lee Radford (born 26th March 1979 in Hull, England) is an English rugby league player. He usually plays at loose forward though he can also play in the second row. Radford has also represented Great Britain and England on several occasions in the past. Along with his playing career, he is also the coach of amateur rugby league side East Hull. He first played for the Hull Sharks before moving to Bradford in 1998. Radford currently plays for the English Super League side, …
- Clint Newton
Clint Newton (born 18 June 1981) is an Australian rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition. He was with the Newcastle Knights from 2001 to May of 2007 and his position of choice is at Second Row. Clint Newton played his first match for the melbourne storm, on June the tenth, in their 4-2 win against the New Zealand Warriors.
- Tonie Carroll
Tonie Carroll (born 17 February, 1976 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is an Australian/New Zealand professional rugby league player. He plays at Lock/Second Row and previously at Center for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition and frequently represents Queensland in the State of Origin. Nicknamed 'Tunsa', he started his Australian club career with Brisbane's Easts Tigers team before moving on to the Broncos.
- Danny Nutley
Danny Nutley (born February 4, 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters. Nutley returned to the NRL in 2007 following a successful stint in the Super League (Europe) competition with the Castleford Tigers. He has previously played for the South Queensland Crushers in the Australian Super League, the Warrington Wolves in the English Super League competition and the Cronulla Sharks in the National Rugby League (NRL).
- Sam Harris
Samuel Richard Harris (born January 31, 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player for the NSW Waratahs in the Super 14 competition, he previously played Rugby League for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Harris' only representative appearance in Rugby League came in 2004 when he played for City in the annual City v. Country match. His position of choice is in the second row.
- David Kidwell
David Kidwell (born 23 April 1977 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player in the National Rugby League competition. In 2006 Kidwell signed a pre-contract agreement to represent the South Sydney Rabbitohs until 2009. Kidwell has previously played for the Melbourne Storm,Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and the Adelaide Rams. He has also represented the New Zealand Kiwis national team on 24 occasions, …
- Jamie Langley
Jamie Langley (born 21 November 1983 in Normanton, West Yorkshire) is an English rugby league player. His position of choice is loose forward though he can also play in the second row for the Super League side Bradford Bulls in England. Langley also captained the England Academy team that famously defeated the Australian schoolboys side. In 2006 Jamie was awarded 3 club awards for his performances throughout the season, …
- Stephen Wild
Stephen Wild (born February 26, 1981) is a professional rugby league player for Huddersfield Giants. He was signed from Wigan Warriors, and has achieved a cap for Great Britain as well as numerous appearances for England. He has been used as a loose forward at the Giants, but he has previously played in the second row and in the centres. Wild's Giants coach Jon Sharp paid him a huge compliment by comparing him to Nathan Hindmarsh, …
- Ben Galea
Ben Galea (born August 16, 1978 in Parramatta, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. He has previously played for the Balmain Tigers and his position of choice is at Second Row though he can also play Lock. He is also of Maltese descent.
- Michael Hodgson
Michael Hodgson (born November 5, 1979 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia) is an Australian National Rugby League player. He plays the position of Second Row for the Canberra Raiders Rugby League Club. Hodgson is a strong runner who can bust the line with brute strength and his good footwork. 2006 will be Michael Hodgson's last season with the Raiders as he has signed a 4 year contract to play with the NRL's new franchise the Gold Coast Titans in their inaugural season in 2007.
- Josh Miller
Josh Miller is a rugby league footballer who plays for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. He operates as a second row or as a prop.
- Stephen Kearney
Stephen Kearney (born June 12 1972 in Paraparaumu, New Zealand) was a New Zealand rugby league player. Kearney started with the Kapiti Bears. Turning professional he then played for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Auckland Warriors and the Melbourne Storm in the Australian National Rugby League competition before finishing his career with Hull FC in the English Super League competition. Kearney represented the New Zealand national team on many occasions, …
- Chris Nero
Chris Nero (born February 14, 1981) is an Australian/Italian professional rugby league player. He plays in the Super League for Huddersfield Giants. His usual position is second row, although he can also play in the centres. Since joining the Giants in 2004, he has been a consistent try scorer for the club.
- Craig Quinnell
Craig Quinnell (born July 9, 1975, Swansea) was a Welsh Rugby Union player who played in the Second Row Position. Height: 6.6 ft (198 cm) Weight: 20stone, 5.5 lb (286 lb, 130 kg) International Caps: 32 Craig Quinnell played 54 games for the Cardiff club between November 1999 and May 2002 and established himself as one of the backbones of the pack. Though often in the firing line from opposition forwards, …
- Sione Faumuina
Sione Faumuina (born March 27 1981 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player who has recently signed a 2 year deal with the North Queensland Cowboys National Rugby League (NRL) club beginning in 2007. He also has previously played for the Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors and was due to play for Superleague club Harlequins RL until the club teared up his contract pre-season.
- David Faiumu
David Faiumu (born April 30 1983 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition. He has also represented the New Zealand national team, making his debut in 2005 against Australia. Faimu plays second row but he can also play hooker and he is talented at both of these positions. He had a good season in 2006 scoring 2 tries, …
- Luke Swain
Luke Swain, (born 24 February 1982 in Penrith, NSW, Australia) is an Australian National Rugby League player. He plays the position of Second Row for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League. Previously he played for the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club. Swain was be one of the inaugural members of the newly admitted Gold Coast Titans side.
- Ben Creagh
Ben Creagh (born February 6, 1985 in Blacktown, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition. Creagh has also played one test for the Australian international side, his position of choice is at lock forward, though he can also play in the second row or at centre.
- Joe Galuvao
Joe Galuvao (born July 8 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition, Galuavao previously played for the Auckland Warriors. He has also represented the New Zealand national team on four occasions between 2003 and 2004. He has also represented the Penrith Panthers. His position of choice is second row. joe galuvao's nickname is smokin' joe
- David Stagg
David Stagg (born October 18, 1983 in Townsville, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is in the Second Row. David Stagg can also play lock and due to this mobility can also play in the centres. Is one of the best one-on-one tacklers in the competition.
- Brett Ferres
Brett Ferres (born April 17 1986) is an English rugby league player who is currently contracted to English club Wakefield Trinity in the Super League competition. He plays at either as a loose forward or a second row. Brett nd was a member of the England Academy side that toured Australia and New Zealand in 2004. In 2005 he made 9 first team appearances and was the regular goal kicker for the Senior Academy, a side he also captained, …