Chris Smith

Chris Smith (born 31 October 1975) is a former Wales international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Wales also represented GB in the Gatorade superleague 9's played in Townsville 1997, and at club level for Redhill ARLFC (Castleford), Castleford, St. Helens, Hull FC and York City Knights, primarily as a .

Having won the 1999 Grand Final, Saints contested in the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers Melbourne Storm, with Smith playing on the wing in the loss.

Smith joined newly formed York City Knights in 2003, making a total of 33 appearances during two seasons at the club.

Smith scored one try and won five caps for Wales while at St Helens and Hull between 1999 and 2002, and played for the team at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. More recently he became Head coach of the Haydock open age setup. Taking the club from the first national conference league to the North West premier league.

Genealogical information Chris Smith is the son of the rugby league footballer; Gary Smith. Gary played for York from 1972 to 1985. Being inducted into the hall of fame for York rugby league. And played 427 games.