Dave Highton (born 31 January 1980) is a former professional
rugby league
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footballer who played as a for the
Warrington Wolves
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Warringto ...
,
Salford City Reds and the
London Broncos
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in the
European Super League
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. He signed for
Halifax to play in
National League One
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, but injury forced him to retire aged just 25.
Whilst at Warrington he was given a 10 month ban for steroid use
for which he was sacked by the
Wolves
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.
He was later given a chance to resurrect his career at
Salford
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.
His elder brothers
Paul Highton
Paul Highton (born 10 November 1976) is a former Wales international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (Academy), and Wales, and at club level for Waterhead A.R.L.F.C. ...
and
Chris Highton also played professional rugby league, with Paul playing for
Wales
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at international level and Chris featuring for
Warrington
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and the
Swinton Lions
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.
References
External links
London Broncos profile
1980 births
Living people
English rugby league players
Halifax Panthers players
London Broncos players
Rugby league hookers
Rugby league players from Billinge, Merseyside
Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens
Salford Red Devils players
Warrington Wolves players
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