Steve joined us from Gwent Dragons in 2006 and made his debut in the friendly played at Penzance against Ebbw Vale, but it was not the first time that he had played on the Mennaye Field, having played there twice before against the Pirates in pre-season encounters with the Dragons.

An experienced midfield performer, who has played for Wales 'A', Steve has safe hands and is deceptively quick, and although not the biggest is still very solid in the tackle area.

Educated at Maesteg Comprehensive School, an establishment that has produced international players the calibre of Gwyn Evans and Alan Bateman, Steve played for Bridgend and then Maesteg Celtic Youth before rejoining Bridgend.

On leaving school at 17 he worked on and off as a builder for a year, and then in 1996 signed his first senior and professional contract, one which kept him at Bridgend until 2000, playing alongside Wales and British Lions captain Gareth Thomas.

From 2000-2003 Steve played for Swansea, with another famous 'Lion', Scott Gibbs, a midfield partner.

In 2003 rugby in Wales went controversially regional, 'Winny' joining one of the five provincial regions, the Gwent Dragons, who he played for until his switch to the Cornish Pirates.

During his career he amassed various honours, and played with and against many of the best. Interestingly, a look back in time also reveals that during his time at Bridgend he played against Tonga - with one Viliami Ma'asi in opposition. Also, when playing for Wales U21s against New Zealand U21s, a certain Tim Cowley hounded him about the field. Another present team colleague, lock Joe Beardshaw, played against Steve for England U21s against Wales U21s, and the pair also faced each other in a Swansea versus Wasps European Cup match.

Having been involved playing rugby since the introduction of professionalism, Steve is enjoying his involvement as much now as when he started, and long may it continue!