Stephen "Steve" Hartley (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
[1] Steve Hartley won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against New Zealand, and in 1981 against France (2 matches).
in the 1979–80 Challenge Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1980, in front of a crowd of 95,000, and played stand-off in the 9-18 defeat by Widnes in the 1980–81 Challenge Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1981, in front of a crowd of 92,496.
Hartley played stand-off in Hull Kingston Rovers' 8-6 victory over Queensland as they toured Papua New Guinea and England during the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season Affectionately known to Rovers Supporters as 'The Dancer', there was no finer sight than seeing Hartley running onto the ball at pace with his head back gliding around opposition defenders.
A benefit season/testimonial match for Steve Hartley and John Millington took place at Hull Kingston Rovers during the 1981–82 season, it raised £25,000 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £120,400 in 2018).