Chris Joynt

Christopher M. "Chris" Joynt (born 7 December 1971, Wigan) is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A Great Britain international representative prop, second-row, and loose forward/lock, he played his club football with St. Helens, with whom he won numerous titles, as well as Oldham and a stint in Australia with the Newcastle Knights. He lifted many trophies throughout a glittering Knowsley Road career, including consecutive Super League championships in 1999 and 2000.

Playing career

1990s

Joynt began his career at Oldham before moving on to play for St Helens in 1992. Joynt also represented England at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. He was selected to play for England in the 1995 World Cup final on the reserve bench but Australia won the match and retained the Cup.

County Cup final appearances

Chris Joynt played Left-second-row, i.e. number 11, in St. Helens 4-5 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Lancashire Cup final during the 1992–93 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.