Craig Menkins (born 6 July 1970- died July 2023) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Primarily a , Menkins was a foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys.

Playing career

Originally from Maitland, New South Wales, Menkins made his first grade debut for the Western Suburbs Magpies in Round 13 of the 1993 NSWRL season. He would play five games in his lone season at the club.

Craig Menkins

He then played for Mackay in the Foley Shield before joining the North Queensland Cowboys in 1995, playing four games in the club's inaugural season. In Round 8 of the 1995 season, he came off the bench in the club's first win against the Western Suburbs Magpies.

Craig Menkins

In 1997, he played for Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League II season.

Craig Menkins

Post-playing career

Following his retirement, Menkins coached the Mornabah Miners and Wests Tigers Mackay.

References

1970 births

Living people

Australian rugby league players

North Queensland Cowboys players

Paris Saint-Germain Rugby League players

Rugby league hookers

Rugby league players from Maitland, New South Wales

Rugby league props

Western Suburbs Magpies players

Expatriate rugby league players in France

Australian expatriate rugby league players

Australian expatriate sportspeople in France