Robbie Kearns

Robbie Kearns (born 12 December 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, and 2000s. An Australia international and New South Wales State of Origin representative forward, he played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Western Reds and the Melbourne Storm.

Early life Born in Sydney, New South Wales. Kearns was educated at St John Bosco College, Engadine.

Robbie played junior football for the Engadine Dragons and St John Bosco Bulldogs. He then signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

Playing career In March 1992, Kearns made his first grade debut for Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round 1 against the Brisbane Broncos at Lang Park, becoming a regular in the Cronulla side during the 1992 season. He was a member of the Sharks reserve grade premiership victory in 1993. but remained with the Melbourne Storm in a marketing and business development capacity.

Melbourne Storm released a 'team of the decade' as part of their 10-year celebrations in 2007, with Kearns named at prop.

Representative career State of Origin: Played 8 games in total for New South Wales between 1998 and 2003 International: Played 23 tests for Australia including the 2000 World Cup

Honours Western/Perth Reds Player of the Year: 1996, 1997 Melbourne Storm Player of the Year: 1998, 2003