Karl Fairbank (born 1 June 1963) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
Fairbank played second-row, and scored a try in Bradford Northern's 12–12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley, Leeds on 17 October 1987, and played in the 11–2 victory in the replay at Elland Road, Leeds on 31 October 1987.
He also played in the 20–14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley, Leeds on 5 November 1989.
Fairbank played second-row, in Bradford Northern's 15–8 defeat by Wigan in the 1992–93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993.
[5] Fairbank was an substitute in Bradford Bulls's 32–40 defeat by St. Helens in the 1996 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on 26 April 1996.