Career
He played as a fullback for Widnes Vikings and Bradford Bulls and represented England and Great Britain at international level Widnes
Stuart Spruce made his debut for Widnes during the 1989-1990 season, under coach Doug Laughton. When regular fullback Alan Tait quit for Leeds, Spruce became the permanent fullback.
Bradford Bulls
Spruce played for Bradford Bulls at fullback in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to Street Helens RLFC. He became known as a good defensive player and an excellent offense.
James Lowes, who played with him throughout his time with Bradford, paid this tribute: "Stuart has been one of the best fullbacks of his generation. He is a great talker on the field and a devastating runner."
He played for Bradford until the week before the 2001 Rugby League Challenge Cup final, when he announced his retirement due to injury.
Return to Widnes
Spruce came out of retirement to play for Widnes during their inaugural Super League season in 2002. He made a total of 54 appearances before retiring permanently at the end of the 2003 Super League season.
International honours.
