Career
Lawless started his career at Halifax, making his début in 1992. He joined Sheffield Eagles in 1995. Lawless played hooker in Sheffield Eagles" 17-8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup final during Super League III at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1998.
After spending the season with Huddersfield following the club"s merger with Sheffield, Lawless returned to Halifax in 2000.
He retired in January 2004. Lawless was an Ireland international and played at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.