George Mann

George William Mann (born 31 July 1965) is a New Zealand-Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, who represented both New Zealand and Tonga.

Playing career A Mangere East junior, Mann played for Auckland, Newcastle, Leigh, St. Helens, Leeds, Warrington and Widnes.

County Cup Final appearances Mann played as a and scored two tries in St. Helens' 24–14 victory over Rochdale Hornets in the 1991 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, on Sunday 20 October 1991. He also played 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.

International honours Mann was a Tonga and New Zealand international and played for Tonga at the 1986 Pacific Cup and 1995 World Cup.

Retirement His career was ended in 2000 by a high tackle from Oldham's Chris Holland, Mann suffered horrific facial injuries, including a broken jaw.