Steve McGowan is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Bradford Northern, North Sydney and Wakefield Trinity, as a .
McGowan played in Bradford Northern's 12âÂÂ12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987âÂÂ88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, played , in the 11âÂÂ2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1987âÂÂ88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played , in the 20âÂÂ14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1989âÂÂ90 season at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday 5 November 1989.
McGowan played , in Bradford Northern's 15âÂÂ8 defeat by Wigan in the 1992âÂÂ93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992âÂÂ93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993.
Steve McGowan's Testimonial match at Bradford Northern took place in 1993.
In November 1994, McGowan, along with Bradford teammate Daio Powell, were sold to Wakefield Trinity in exchange for Gary Christie.