There are two profiles for the Wigan & Widnes prop, Steve O'Neill, but they are both the same player.
He didn't move until October 1981, so I think the early season 1981/82 appearances at Widnes were actually made by his brother, Mike O'Neill.
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/steven-o--neill/summary.html
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/steve-o-neill/summary.html