Matthew Sturm

Matthew Sturm (born 13 December 1972) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in New Zealand and in the Super League. He played in the inaugural Lion Red Cup season with the Counties Manukau Heroes, starting for the Heroes in the grand final which they lost to North Harbour.

English career After standing out in New Zealand, Sturm moved to England and joined the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. After playing in 46 games for the Giants, Sturm joined Workington Town in the Northern Ford Premiership for the 2000 season.

In 2002 Sturm left Workington for the Warrington Wolves. He played another 19 Super League games over three seasons before again moving on.

In 2004 Sturm joined Leigh and helped them win promotion into the Super League. Sturm played in 45 games for Leigh over the 2004 & 2005 seasons but were relegated at the end of the year.

Return to New Zealand Sturm played for the Auckland Lions in the 2007 Bartercard Cup grand final. In 1995 he was part of the Auckland side that won the Rugby League Cup.