Craig Bowen

Craig Bowen is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for the Cook Islands, and at club level for the Wests Panthers (two spells), the Illawarra Steelers (Reserve grade), South Queensland Crushers, Gold Coast Chargers and the Adelaide Rams.

Playing career Bowen began his career with the Wests Panthers in the Brisbane Rugby League competition, playing alongside Barry Berrigan.

Bowen signed with the Illawarra Steelers in 1995 but did not play a first grade match.

Representative career Bowen first represented the Cook Islands in the 1995 Emerging Nations Tournament, which was won by the Cook Island team.

Bowen again represented the Cook Islands at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, playing against Wales, New Zealand, and Lebanon.