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Robin " Bob " Coverdale ( birth registered October → December in [START_ENT] Sculcoates [END_ENT] district ) is an English professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s , playing at representative level for Great Britain , and at club level for Hull , Wakefield Trinity , and Hull Kingston Rovers , as a , i.e. number 8 or 10 , during the era of . Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia , France , New Zealand , and France . Bob Coverdale played Right - , i.e. number 10 in all four of Great Britain 's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches , including Great Britain ’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup final at Parc des Princes , Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954 . Bob Coverdale played in all three of Hull 's defeats in the 1953 -- 54 , 1954 -- 55 , and 1955 -- 56 Yorkshire Cup | 01b54ffb-6fd3-41fa-a7d1-ce9191218162_Bob_Coverdal:0 | [{"answer": "Sculcoates", "provenance": [{"wikipedia_id": "28890286", "title": "Sculcoates"}]}] | [
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\ndistrict, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. Bob Coverdale played right-, i.e. number 10, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Bob Coverdale played in Hull FC's 2",
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\nRobin \"Bob\" Coverdale (birth registered fourth ¼ ), also known by the nickname of \"The Mayor of Dunswell\", is an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 635), and Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Coverdale's birth was registered in Sculcoates",
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"contents": "Basil Watts\n\n\n, and won caps for Great Britain while at York in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France, and in 1955 against New Zealand (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number 11, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number",
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"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nYorkshire against Lancashire. In 1954, Smith was transferred from Hull Kingston Rovers to Hunslet. Sam Smith won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1955 against Other Nationalities, in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Sam Smith played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the",
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"contents": "David Rose (rugby)\n\n\nin 1951-53 7-caps Rose won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. He played , i.e. number 2, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Rose's rugby career was curtailed by a broken leg suffered after moving to Leeds",
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"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nWorld Cup against Australia (2-tries), France (1-try), New Zealand (1-try), France (2-tries); and in 1955 against New Zealand (2 matches). Gordon Brown played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Gordon Brown also represented Great Britain while at Leeds between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, Mick Shoebottom and Alan Smith, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup in Great Britain. Bob Haigh won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. Bob Haigh played right-, i.e. number 12, in Wakefield Trinity's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final replay during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton on Wednesday 10 May 1967, and played left-, i.e. number 11, in the 17-10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship",
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\nin the 11–10 victory over Australia, in the second, and levelling Test match at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, and in 1960 against France. Don Robinson played ats a in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 16–12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954 and was named man of the match. For his participation in these four matches, Don Robinson was paid a total of £25 (based",
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nincluding Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. John Thorley also represented Great Britain while at Halifax between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-Test match). John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in Halifax's 4-4 draw with Warrington in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, and",
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"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nBritain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the for Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with",
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"contents": "Brian Tyson\n\n\nBrian Tyson (birth registered first ¼ 1930) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Brian Tyson's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Brian Tyson won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1963 against Australia, in 1965 against France, and in",
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\nFrank Kitchen (birth registered third quarter of 1931) is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 606), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Frank Kitchen's birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England. Frank Kitchen won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and New Zealand (World Cup 1954 2-caps, 3-tries)",
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\ndraw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with Albert Naughton replacing Mick Sullivan at , i.e. number 4. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5, in Leigh's 22-5 victory over St. Helens 1952–53 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday",
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"contents": "Steve Hartley\n\n\nStephen \"Steve\" Hartley is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 6. Steve Hartley won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against New Zealand, and in 1981 against France (2 matches). Steve Hartley played left-, i.e. number 4, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge Cup Final",
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nthe era of contested scrums, he died in Wheatley, Halifax. John Thorley won caps for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Halifax circa-1952…60 2-caps, won caps for Wales (RL) while at Halifax 1953…1959 (2?)3-caps, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Halifax in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches,",
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"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1954 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between France and Great Britain on November 13, 1954 at Parc des Princes, Paris, France. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was the inaugural staging of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in the France from 30 October, culminating in the final France and Great Britain on 13 November. The BBC broadcast the whole match live in the UK via the Television Continental Exchange – a rare novelty",
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"contents": "Ken Jackson (rugby league)\n\n\nKenneth \"Ken\" Jackson (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Oldham, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Ken Jackson won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1957 against France (2 matches). About Ken Jackson's time, there was Oldham's 2-12 defeat by Barrow in the 1954 Lancashire County Cup Final",
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"contents": "Jim Drake (rugby league)\n\n\nplayed right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959. Drake won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1960 against France. Drake played right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 2-12 defeat by Hunslet in the 1962 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 27 October 1962. Drake also represented Cumberland.",
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"contents": "Bob Irving (rugby league)\n\n\nthe 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Wales, France, and Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1967 against France (2 matches), and Australia (3 matches), in 1970 against Australia (sub), and New Zealand, in 1971 against New Zealand, in 1972 against France (sub), and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia (sub). Bob Irving played right-, i.e. number 12, in Oldham's 13–16 defeat by Wigan in",
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"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\nplayed in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. As of December 2016, With 23 goals, Jimmy is 5th in the list of England's all-time Goal Scorers (behind Kevin Sinfield, George Fairbairn, Andrew Farrell and Ernest Ward, and with 52 points he is 8th in the list of England's all-time Point Scorers (",
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"contents": "Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nofficially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\". In addition to the hosts, the tournament featured teams from Britain, Australia and New Zealand. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was won by Great Britain who defeated France in Paris on 13 November to claim the title. The World Cup was initially contested by the four Test nations: Australia, Great Britain, France and New Zealand. The teams played each other in a league format. A final match was played between the top two teams in 1954. It was then",
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"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nGordon F. Brown (birth registered fourth ¼ 1930) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 6, and coached at club level for Keighley. Gordon Brown's birth was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Gordon Brown won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League",
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"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nIsle of Man, and he died aged 84 in Onchan, Isle of Man. Naughton won caps for England while at Warrington in 1953 against France (2 matches), in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches). Naughton played left-, i.e. number 4 Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great",
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"contents": "Derek Turner\n\n\nDerek Turner (13 November 1932 – 31 July 2015), also known by the nickname of \"Rocky\", was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, Yorkshire and Great Britain & France, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 654) (captain), with whom he won three Challenge Cup Finals",
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"contents": "Dave Hall (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Hall (birth unknown), is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a goal-kicking or , i.e. number 1, 3 or 4, 6, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Dave Hall won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches). Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10",
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\n. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5 and scored a try in Great Britain's 28-13 victory over Australia in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup first group match at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on Sunday, 31 October 1954, and scored two tries in Great Britain's 26-6 victory over New Zealand in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup third group match at Parc Lescure, Bordeaux on Thursday, 11 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the Wing for Great Britain's 13-13",
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"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup was rugby league football's first World Cup and was held in France in October-November 1954. Officially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\", four nations competed in the tournament: Australia, France, Great Britain and New Zealand. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France (who finished second in the table, level on points) in the final, which was held at Paris'",
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"contents": "Wayne Proctor (rugby league)\n\n\nWayne Proctor is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , or , i.e. number 4 or 5, or, or, 11 or 12. Wayne Proctor won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1984 against Papua New Guinea. Wayne Proctor played left-, i.e. number 11, and scored a try in Hull FC's 13-2 victory over Castleford in the 1983 Yorkshire County Cup Final during",
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"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nBritain while at Warrington on the 1950 Great Britain Lions tour against Australia, and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1951 against New Zealand, and in 1952 against Australia. Bob Ryan played right-, i.e. number 12, in Warrington's 15–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester. Bob Ryan played in Warrington's 4–4 draw with Halifax in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a",
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"contents": "Joby Shaw\n\n\nWest Yorkshire, England. Joby Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Halifax in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Australia, in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France, and in 1962 against New Zealand. Joby Shaw replaced Hull FC's Tommy Harris as in Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team for the final two matches against France and Australia. Joby Shaw was selected for Yorkshire County XIII whilst at Wakefield Trinity during the 1958/59 season. Joby Shaw played in Wakefield Trinity's 20",
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"contents": "John Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Taylor (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-Test matches) and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (two spells), Castleford and York, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. John Taylor was selected for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1962 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, becoming Hull Kingston Rovers' first",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, in 1970 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and France, while at Leeds in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia, and in 1971 against France, and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Wakefield Trinity player, Ian Brooke, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Leeds players, John Atkinson, Tony Fisher, Syd Hynes",
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\n-7 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1953–54 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1953, the 14-22 defeat by Halifax in the 1954–55 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1954–55 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 23 October 1954, the 10-10 draw with Halifax in the 1955–56 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1955–56 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 22 October 1955, and the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1955–56",
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"contents": "Roy Holdstock\n\n\nRoy Gordon Holdstock (26 December 1955) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 964), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Roy Holdstock was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Roy Holdstock won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales and France, in 1981 against Wales,",
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"contents": "David Laws (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid Laws (birth unknown) is a rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Old Hymerians RUFC (merged to become Hull RUFC), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Laws won a cap for Great Britain (RL) while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1986 against France. David Laws played , i.e. number",
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"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nagainst France, in 1965 against France, New Zealand (3 matches), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1966 against France, France (sub), and in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday captained Great Britain in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 25-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1966 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1966, played left-",
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"contents": "Christopher Young (rugby league)\n\n\nby a reception at the Half Moon public house, Skidby. Chris Young won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), and France (2 matches). Chris Young was selected for the Great Britain Squad whilst at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. However, along with Derek Edwards of Castleford, he did not participate in any of the three matches. Chris Young played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in",
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"contents": "Jim Bowden (rugby league)\n\n\nJames \"Jim\" Bowden (birth unknown – ) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums, and was a director of Bramley. Jim Bowden won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1953 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Huddersfield in 1954 against",
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"contents": "Derek Edwards (rugby league)\n\n\nDerek Edwards (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 1. Derek Edwards won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1968 against France, in 1970 against Australia, and in 1971 against New Zealand (3 matches). Derek Edwards was selected for the Great Britain Squad while at Castleford for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in",
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"contents": "David Jeanes\n\n\nin Skipton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. David Jeanes played right-, i.e. number 10, in Great Britain's 10-10 draw with Australia in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on 11 November 1972. Great Britain were awarded the Rugby League World Cup by virtue of a better position in the final qualification league table. David Jeanes won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. David Jeanes played left-, number 8, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-",
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"contents": "Alec Dockar\n\n\nAlec Dockar (birth registered first ¼ 1920 – 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Alec Dockar's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged . Dockar won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1946 against Wales (2",
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"contents": "Gilbert Benausse\n\n\nthe 1954 Rugby League World Cup and 1957 Rugby League World Cup. Gilbert Benausse won caps for France while at AS Carcassonne in 1951 against New Zealand (2 matches), in 1952 against Australia, in 1953 against Australia (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Great Britain, in 1955 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand, and Other Nationalities, in 1956 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand, in 1957 against Great Britain (3 matches)",
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"contents": "Dennis O'Neill (rugby league)\n\n\nDennis O'Neill is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and Oldham, as a , i.e. number 6. Dennis O'Neill won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1971 against New Zealand, and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (1-try), and France. Dennis O'Neill played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing , i.e. number 2, Alan",
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"contents": "Ged Dunn\n\n\nHull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, Australia, and Australia, in 1975 against Papua New Guinea, and in 1977 against France. Dunn played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing Clive Sullivan) and scored a try in Hull Kingston Rovers' 16-13 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1974 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 26 October 1974, and played ,",
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"contents": "Andy Dannatt\n\n\nAndrew \"Andy\" Dannatt (born 20 November 1965) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, St. Helens and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12. Andy Dannatt won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1985 against France (2 matches), and in 1991 against France. Andy Dannatt played , in Hull FC's",
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"contents": "Gerry Helme\n\n\nagainst France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1948 against Australia (3 matches), in 1954 against Australia (3 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches), Australia, New Zealand. He also helped Great Britain to victory by scoring the match-winning try in the first ever World Cup Final in 1954. Helme played his last match for Warrington on Saturday 2 February 1957 (Heritage № 457). After retiring",
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"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhil Hogan won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia (2 matches), in 1978 against Australia (sub), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia, Australia (sub), New Zealand, and New Zealand (sub). Phil Hogan was an interchange/substitute in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10–5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge",
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"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\n, West Yorkshire, England. Brian Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1960 against France, Australia, France, and in 1961 against France. Brian Shaw played , in last two of Great Britain's three 1960 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 10-3 victory over Australia to win the 1960 Rugby League World Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 8 November 1960. Brian Shaw played for English League XIII while at Hunslet in the",
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"contents": "John Millington (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Millington (birth registered first ¼ 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 957), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Millington's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. John Millington won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against France, and",
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"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\n31,147, and played left- in the 20-24 defeat by Leeds in the 1958–59 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958. Bob Kelly played left-, i.e. number 11, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17–12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956. Bob Kelly was the coach of Batley from July 1962 to October 1962. On 25 March 2004 six footballers were inducted into Rugby League Ireland",
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\n1954 against Australasia, won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1951 against France, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and while at Leeds in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia, and France, in 1955 against New Zealand, and while at Leeds in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1959 against Australia (2 matches); including scoring the fastest try ever scored in a Test match",
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"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup squads\n\n\nSuburbs (Brisbane) Denis Flannery, three-quarter back for Brothers (Ipswich) For British players, the World Cup tournament took place during the 1954–55 Northern Rugby Football League season. Their coach was Mr G Shaw. England Don Robinson, forward for Wakefield Trinity Sam Smith, forward for Hunslet Bob Coverdale, forward for Hull Basil Watts, forward for York Gordon Brown, half-back for Leeds Gerry Helme, half-back for Warrington Albert Naughton, three-quarter-back for Warrington Phil Jackson, three-quarter",
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"contents": "David Watkinson\n\n\nDavid Watkinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Heworth, Hull Kingston Rovers and Dewsbury as a , i.e. number 9. David Watkinson won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Wales (sub), and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia (sub), in 1980 against New Zealand, in",
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"contents": "Garry Clark\n\n\nGarry Clark (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Scarborough Pirates and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Clark won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches), and in 1985 against France. Clark played",
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"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nSamuel \"Sam\" Smith (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Hunslet, as a , during the era of contested scrums. Smith signed on with Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1949–50 season. During the 1952–53 season Smith was an ever-present, playing in every match alongside Arthur Palframan. That season, Smith represented",
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"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Ryan (birth unknown – October 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Triangle Valve ARLFC, Warrington (Heritage № 467), as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Ryan won caps for England while at Warrington in 1950 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great",
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"contents": "David Redfearn\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Redfearn (born 1951) is an English former professional World Cup winning rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Redfearn's birth was registered in Dewsbury district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Dave Redfearn won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps",
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"contents": "Bob Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Taylor ( - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Taylor was born on the Furness peninsula, Lancashire, England. Taylor won caps for England while at Hull in 1921 against Australia, in 1922 against Wales, in 1923 against",
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"contents": "France national rugby league team\n\n\nJeff Burke. Despite this defeat France went on to retain the title with home victories over England and Wales. In the 1954 World Cup, which was the first of either rugby code and was instigated by France, Les Tricolores defeated both Australia and New Zealand, and drew with Great Britain to reach the final. This was the closest they went to getting their hands on the World Cup, going down narrowly, 16-12, to Great Britain in the final in Parc des Princes. France donated the original World Cup",
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"contents": "Eric Fraser (rugby league)\n\n\nEric G. Fraser (7 January 1931 – 6 July 2000) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level has played for Great Britain (captain), and at club level for Warrington (captain), as a goal-kicking , i.e. number 1. Fraser won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1958 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1959 against France (2 matches), and",
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"contents": "John Barton (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Barton is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 646), and Wigan, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Barton won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1960 against France, and in 1961 against New Zealand. John Barton played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
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},
{
"contents": "Terry Clawson\n\n\nTerence \"Terry\" A. Clawson (9 April 1940 – 2 September 2013) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played from the 1950s through to the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain between 1962 and 1974, and was part of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup winning squad. He also played for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 390) (captain), Bradford Northern, Leeds, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham, York, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage",
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"contents": "Alan Smith (rugby league, born 1944)\n\n\nEngland while at Leeds in 1968 against Wales, in 1970 against Wales, and France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1970 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand (3 matches), in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (2 matches), in 1971 against France (2 matches), and in 1973 against Australia. Alan Smith played , i.e. number 2, in Leeds' 11–10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968",
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"contents": "Mike Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mike\" Smith (birth unknown) is an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 6. Mike Smith has worked as a rigger. Mike Smith won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales, and France, in 1981 against France, and Wales (2 matches), and won",
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},
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"contents": "Christopher Burton\n\n\nChristopher \"Chris\" Burton (born 5 October 1956) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Huddersfield, Hull Kingston Rovers and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 661), as a , i.e. number 11 or 12. Chris Burton won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1982 against Australia, in 1984 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2",
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"contents": "Gary Lord (rugby league)\n\n\n), as a , or , i.e. number 1, or, 8 or 10. Gary Lord represented Great Britain Under-21s against France during 1988. Gary Lord played in Castleford's 15-14 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Challenge Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1986, in front of a crowd of 82,134. Gary Lord played as Substitute/Interchange, replacing Gary Hyde, in Castleford's 18-22 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Yorkshire County Cup",
"id": "18812857"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\nBrian Shaw (1931 – 13 February 2011) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, English League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13 during the era of contested scrums, Brian Shaw's birth was registered in Leeds South district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 79 in Leeds",
"id": "18779261"
},
{
"contents": "1972 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November 1972 at the Stade de Gerland ground in Lyon, France. The 1972 Rugby League World Cup was the sixth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 1970 tournament. The tournament was held in the France from 28 October, culminating in the final between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November. Great Britain were undefeated",
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},
{
"contents": "Harry Slater (rugby league)\n\n\n, or , i.e. number 6, or 7. Harry Slater won cap(s) for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity. Harry Slater played , and was captain in Wakefield Trinity's 17−0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587. Harry Slater played in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday",
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},
{
"contents": "Arthur Mann (rugby league)\n\n\nArthur Mann was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern (two spells), and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Arthur Mann won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great",
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},
{
"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhilip \"Phil\" G. Hogan (born 10 October 1954) is an English sports therapist, and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Holker Pioneers ARLFC, Barrow (two spells) and Hull Kingston Rovers as a or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Phil Hogan was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.",
"id": "20607224"
},
{
"contents": "Roy Evans (rugby league)\n\n\nRoy Evans is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Roy Evans won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1961 against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1962 against France, and New Zealand. Roy Evans played in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship",
"id": "11028901"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Lockwood\n\n\nBrian Lockwood (8 October 1946) is an English World Cup winning former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Canterbury-Bankstown, Balmain, Wakefield Trinity, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Widnes, as a or , during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Huddersfield and Batley. Brian Lockwood was the landlord",
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"contents": "Douglas Clark (rugby league)\n\n\n. Clark was selected to go on the 1920 Great Britain Lions tour of Australasia. He played in the 5-15 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship Final. Clark played in the 4-10 loss against Hull F.C. in the 1923 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 24 November 1923, played in the 0-2 defeat by Dewsbury in the 1925 Yorkshire Cup Final at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 28 November 1925, and played in the 10-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
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},
{
"contents": "Bob Nicholson (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" S. Nicholson (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Cumberland, and at club level for Hensingham ARLFC (in Hensingham, Whitehaven), and Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Nicholson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1945 against Wales, in 1946 against",
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},
{
"contents": "Paul Rose (rugby league)\n\n\nPaul Rose (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for the Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.), the Dapto Canaries (in Wollongong, Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia) and Hull F.C. (Heritage No.), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.",
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"contents": "Mick Harrison (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mick\"/\"Mike\" Harrison (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull F.C. (two spells), and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Mick Harrison won caps for England while at Leeds in 1978 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain",
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"contents": "Bobby Greenough\n\n\n, Scotland. Bobby Greenough, won a cap for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Bobby Greenough played , i.e. number 2, in the first of the three matches for Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team against New Zealand, being replaced by Jim Challinor in the second game against France, and by Billy Boston in the last game against Australia. Bobby Greenough played in Warrington's 10–25 defeat by Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at Odsal Stadium",
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"contents": "Frank Castle (rugby league)\n\n\nat Barrow in 1951 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches), and Wales, in 1953 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1952 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1954 against Australia. Castle also represented Great Britain while at Barrow between 1952 and 1956 against France (2 non-test matches). Castle played , i.e. number 5, in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by Wigan in the 1950–51 Challenge Cup Final during the 1950–51 season at Wembley",
"id": "18291584"
},
{
"contents": "Keith Tindall\n\n\nKeith Tindall is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Keith Tindall won a cap for England while at Hull in 1979 against France. Keith Tindall played left-, i.e. number 8, in Hull FC's 5-10 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1980 Challenge Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1980,",
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"contents": "Mick Clark\n\n\ncaps for, and was captain of, Great Britain while at Leeds in 1968 against France (2 matches), and in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, and New Zealand. Mick Clark won caps for Yorkshire while at Leeds against Cumberland at Wheldon Road, Castleford, and against Lancashire at Naughton Park, Widnes. Mick Clark played left-, i.e. number 8, and was captain in Leeds' 11-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Challenge Cup \"Watersplash\" final during the 1967–68 season",
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"contents": "Dave Valentine\n\n\nDave Valentine played in Huddersfield's 15-10 victory over St. Helens in the 1952–53 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952-53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953, in front of a crowd of 89,588. In 1954 Valentine was selected for Great Britain's tour of Australia playing in all three Tests. He was also the British squad captain for their successful 1954 Rugby League World Cup campaign, playing in all four matches and hoisting the Cup as the victorious skipper following Great Britain's 16-12 victory",
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"contents": "Tommy Harris (rugby)\n\n\nHopkins to Hull FC, Granville James to Hunslet and Glyn Meredith to Wakefield Trinity. He went on to gain selection to play international matches for Wales as well. Harris was selected to play for Great Britain in the inaugural Rugby League World Cup, the 1954 tournament. Harris played in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811, and played , and was man of the",
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"contents": "George Saddington\n\n\nGeorge E. Saddington (birth registered second ¼ 1905 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and York, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. George Saddington's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. George Saddington represented Rugby League XIII in 1934 against France, and won caps for England",
"id": "14338487"
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"contents": "Johnny Rae (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Rae (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Johnny Rae won a cap for Great Britain while at Bradford Northern in 1965 against New Zealand. Johnny Rae played in Bradford Northern's 17-8 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1965–66 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium,",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Haigh () is an English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 681) (captain), Leeds and Bradford Northern, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or, 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Haigh won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1969 against Wales, and France",
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},
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nPhil Lowe (born 19 January 1950) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for York. His fellow player, Mike Stephenson described Lowe as \"Phil had",
"id": "17357807"
},
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"contents": "Jack Feetham\n\n\nJohn \"Jack\" Feetham (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage Nº), and Salford, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Jack Feetham's birth was registered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Jack Feetham won a cap for England",
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"contents": "Fred Smith (rugby league, born 1935)\n\n\nsubstitute for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith represented Yorkshire (despite being born in Lancashire) while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 3-27 defeat by Wigan in the Rugby Football League Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 38-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Challenge Cup Final during the",
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"contents": "Great Britain national rugby league team\n\n\nCup took place in France in October and November 1954. Dave Valentine's side, without most of the first choice internationals was not expected to do well, but beat Australia and New Zealand to finish top of the table level on points with France. The final, played at the Parc des Princes packed with 30,000 fans, took place on 13 November, where Great Britain beat France 16–12. Second-row forward Don Robinson was named man of the match. On 11 December 1955 the first official Test match took place between",
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"contents": "Joseph Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJoseph Taylor was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 153), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Joseph Taylor won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity, including against New Zealand at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 18 December 1907. Joseph Taylor played right-, i.e. number 10, in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge",
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},
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"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Kelly (birth unknown) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Other Nationalities, and at club level for Keighley, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 604) (captain), and Batley, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Batley. Bob Kelly won caps for Other Nationalities",
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},
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"contents": "Thomas Martyn (rugby league)\n\n\nThomas \"Tommy\" Martyn (1946/1947 – 6 November 2016) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-test matches), England, and at club level for Batley, Warrington and Leigh, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Tommy Martyn won caps for England while at Warrington in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Wales (interchange/",
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"contents": "Keith Hepworth\n\n\nPalace National Recreation Centre, London on Wednesday 18 August 1965, and won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1967 against France (2 matches); in 1970 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), and in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Keith Hepworth won caps for Yorkshire playing in the 33-10 victory over Lancashire at Hull FC's stadium on 23 September 1964, the 3-19 defeat by Cumberland at Hull",
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},
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"contents": "John Walsh (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Walsh (birth unknown), also known by the nickname of \"Waller\", is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens, as a , or , i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6. John Walsh won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup",
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},
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"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nWilliam \"Bill\" Holliday (born 4 July 1939) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Swinton and Rochdale Hornets, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bill Holliday was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. Bill Holliday won caps for Great Britain while at Whitehaven in 1964",
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"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\n1953 against Wales, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Dewsbury in 1947 against New Zealand (2 matches), while at Leigh in 1948 against Australia, in 1950 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand, in 1951 against New Zealand, and in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (5-goals), Australia (2-goals), New Zealand (1-try, 4-goals), France (2-goals) (World Cup 1954 4-caps, 1-try, 13-goals). Jimmy Ledgard",
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},
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"contents": "Ted Cahill (rugby league)\n\n\nEdward \"Ted\" Cahill (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Vine Tavern ARLFC (in St. Helens), Liverpool City and Rochdale Hornets, as a , i.e. number 1. Ted Cahill won caps for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1953 against Wales, France and Other Nationalities. Ted Cahill toured Australasia with Great Britain in 1954. Ted Cahill represented Great Britain while at Rochdale Hornets",
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nLowe played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 8–7 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1967–68 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967, and played left- in the 7–8 defeat by Leeds in the 1980–81 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Fartown, Huddersfield on Saturday 8 November 1980. Whilst playing for Hull Kingston Rovers, Lowe helped Great Britain to victory in the 1972 World Cup Final. His 26 tries in the 1972/73 season, was",
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},
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"contents": "Shaun Irwin\n\n\nGreat Britain while at Castleford in 1990 against France, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, and in 1990 in the 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 22-24 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on 26 September 1998. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at",
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Robin " Bob " Coverdale ( birth registered October → December in Sculcoates district ) is an [START_ENT] English [END_ENT] professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s , playing at representative level for Great Britain , and at club level for Hull , Wakefield Trinity , and Hull Kingston Rovers , as a , i.e. number 8 or 10 , during the era of . Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia , France , New Zealand , and France . Bob Coverdale played Right - , i.e. number 10 in all four of Great Britain 's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches , including Great Britain ’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup final at Parc des Princes , Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954 . Bob Coverdale played in all three of Hull 's defeats in the 1953 -- 54 , 1954 -- 55 , and 1955 -- 56 Yorkshire Cup | b7d80753-df1b-46dc-b9d3-3ab13c31df31_Bob_Coverdal:1 | [{"answer": "English people", "provenance": [{"wikipedia_id": "18803164", "title": "English people"}]}] | [
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\ndistrict, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. Bob Coverdale played right-, i.e. number 10, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Bob Coverdale played in Hull FC's 2",
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\nRobin \"Bob\" Coverdale (birth registered fourth ¼ ), also known by the nickname of \"The Mayor of Dunswell\", is an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 635), and Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Coverdale's birth was registered in Sculcoates",
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"contents": "Basil Watts\n\n\n, and won caps for Great Britain while at York in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France, and in 1955 against New Zealand (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number 11, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number",
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"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nYorkshire against Lancashire. In 1954, Smith was transferred from Hull Kingston Rovers to Hunslet. Sam Smith won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1955 against Other Nationalities, in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Sam Smith played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the",
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},
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"contents": "David Rose (rugby)\n\n\nin 1951-53 7-caps Rose won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. He played , i.e. number 2, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Rose's rugby career was curtailed by a broken leg suffered after moving to Leeds",
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"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nWorld Cup against Australia (2-tries), France (1-try), New Zealand (1-try), France (2-tries); and in 1955 against New Zealand (2 matches). Gordon Brown played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Gordon Brown also represented Great Britain while at Leeds between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-",
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},
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, Mick Shoebottom and Alan Smith, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup in Great Britain. Bob Haigh won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. Bob Haigh played right-, i.e. number 12, in Wakefield Trinity's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final replay during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton on Wednesday 10 May 1967, and played left-, i.e. number 11, in the 17-10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship",
"id": "17153693"
},
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\nin the 11–10 victory over Australia, in the second, and levelling Test match at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, and in 1960 against France. Don Robinson played ats a in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 16–12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954 and was named man of the match. For his participation in these four matches, Don Robinson was paid a total of £25 (based",
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nincluding Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. John Thorley also represented Great Britain while at Halifax between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-Test match). John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in Halifax's 4-4 draw with Warrington in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, and",
"id": "20309690"
},
{
"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nBritain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the for Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with",
"id": "1654449"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Tyson\n\n\nBrian Tyson (birth registered first ¼ 1930) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Brian Tyson's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Brian Tyson won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1963 against Australia, in 1965 against France, and in",
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},
{
"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\nFrank Kitchen (birth registered third quarter of 1931) is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 606), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Frank Kitchen's birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England. Frank Kitchen won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and New Zealand (World Cup 1954 2-caps, 3-tries)",
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\ndraw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with Albert Naughton replacing Mick Sullivan at , i.e. number 4. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5, in Leigh's 22-5 victory over St. Helens 1952–53 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday",
"id": "15344159"
},
{
"contents": "Steve Hartley\n\n\nStephen \"Steve\" Hartley is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 6. Steve Hartley won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against New Zealand, and in 1981 against France (2 matches). Steve Hartley played left-, i.e. number 4, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge Cup Final",
"id": "15401344"
},
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nthe era of contested scrums, he died in Wheatley, Halifax. John Thorley won caps for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Halifax circa-1952…60 2-caps, won caps for Wales (RL) while at Halifax 1953…1959 (2?)3-caps, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Halifax in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches,",
"id": "20309689"
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{
"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1954 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between France and Great Britain on November 13, 1954 at Parc des Princes, Paris, France. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was the inaugural staging of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in the France from 30 October, culminating in the final France and Great Britain on 13 November. The BBC broadcast the whole match live in the UK via the Television Continental Exchange – a rare novelty",
"id": "5826003"
},
{
"contents": "Ken Jackson (rugby league)\n\n\nKenneth \"Ken\" Jackson (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Oldham, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Ken Jackson won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1957 against France (2 matches). About Ken Jackson's time, there was Oldham's 2-12 defeat by Barrow in the 1954 Lancashire County Cup Final",
"id": "4872511"
},
{
"contents": "Jim Drake (rugby league)\n\n\nplayed right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959. Drake won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1960 against France. Drake played right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 2-12 defeat by Hunslet in the 1962 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 27 October 1962. Drake also represented Cumberland.",
"id": "22111416"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Irving (rugby league)\n\n\nthe 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Wales, France, and Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1967 against France (2 matches), and Australia (3 matches), in 1970 against Australia (sub), and New Zealand, in 1971 against New Zealand, in 1972 against France (sub), and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia (sub). Bob Irving played right-, i.e. number 12, in Oldham's 13–16 defeat by Wigan in",
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},
{
"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\nplayed in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. As of December 2016, With 23 goals, Jimmy is 5th in the list of England's all-time Goal Scorers (behind Kevin Sinfield, George Fairbairn, Andrew Farrell and Ernest Ward, and with 52 points he is 8th in the list of England's all-time Point Scorers (",
"id": "11153449"
},
{
"contents": "Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nofficially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\". In addition to the hosts, the tournament featured teams from Britain, Australia and New Zealand. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was won by Great Britain who defeated France in Paris on 13 November to claim the title. The World Cup was initially contested by the four Test nations: Australia, Great Britain, France and New Zealand. The teams played each other in a league format. A final match was played between the top two teams in 1954. It was then",
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},
{
"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nGordon F. Brown (birth registered fourth ¼ 1930) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 6, and coached at club level for Keighley. Gordon Brown's birth was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Gordon Brown won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League",
"id": "2586566"
},
{
"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nIsle of Man, and he died aged 84 in Onchan, Isle of Man. Naughton won caps for England while at Warrington in 1953 against France (2 matches), in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches). Naughton played left-, i.e. number 4 Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great",
"id": "1654448"
},
{
"contents": "Derek Turner\n\n\nDerek Turner (13 November 1932 – 31 July 2015), also known by the nickname of \"Rocky\", was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, Yorkshire and Great Britain & France, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 654) (captain), with whom he won three Challenge Cup Finals",
"id": "16992825"
},
{
"contents": "Dave Hall (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Hall (birth unknown), is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a goal-kicking or , i.e. number 1, 3 or 4, 6, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Dave Hall won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches). Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10",
"id": "20070875"
},
{
"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\n. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5 and scored a try in Great Britain's 28-13 victory over Australia in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup first group match at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on Sunday, 31 October 1954, and scored two tries in Great Britain's 26-6 victory over New Zealand in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup third group match at Parc Lescure, Bordeaux on Thursday, 11 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the Wing for Great Britain's 13-13",
"id": "15344158"
},
{
"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup was rugby league football's first World Cup and was held in France in October-November 1954. Officially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\", four nations competed in the tournament: Australia, France, Great Britain and New Zealand. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France (who finished second in the table, level on points) in the final, which was held at Paris'",
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},
{
"contents": "Wayne Proctor (rugby league)\n\n\nWayne Proctor is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , or , i.e. number 4 or 5, or, or, 11 or 12. Wayne Proctor won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1984 against Papua New Guinea. Wayne Proctor played left-, i.e. number 11, and scored a try in Hull FC's 13-2 victory over Castleford in the 1983 Yorkshire County Cup Final during",
"id": "16398853"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nBritain while at Warrington on the 1950 Great Britain Lions tour against Australia, and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1951 against New Zealand, and in 1952 against Australia. Bob Ryan played right-, i.e. number 12, in Warrington's 15–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester. Bob Ryan played in Warrington's 4–4 draw with Halifax in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a",
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},
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"contents": "Joby Shaw\n\n\nWest Yorkshire, England. Joby Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Halifax in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Australia, in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France, and in 1962 against New Zealand. Joby Shaw replaced Hull FC's Tommy Harris as in Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team for the final two matches against France and Australia. Joby Shaw was selected for Yorkshire County XIII whilst at Wakefield Trinity during the 1958/59 season. Joby Shaw played in Wakefield Trinity's 20",
"id": "20309645"
},
{
"contents": "John Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Taylor (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-Test matches) and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (two spells), Castleford and York, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. John Taylor was selected for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1962 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, becoming Hull Kingston Rovers' first",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, in 1970 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and France, while at Leeds in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia, and in 1971 against France, and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Wakefield Trinity player, Ian Brooke, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Leeds players, John Atkinson, Tony Fisher, Syd Hynes",
"id": "17153692"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\n-7 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1953–54 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1953, the 14-22 defeat by Halifax in the 1954–55 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1954–55 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 23 October 1954, the 10-10 draw with Halifax in the 1955–56 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1955–56 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 22 October 1955, and the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1955–56",
"id": "22111372"
},
{
"contents": "Roy Holdstock\n\n\nRoy Gordon Holdstock (26 December 1955) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 964), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Roy Holdstock was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Roy Holdstock won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales and France, in 1981 against Wales,",
"id": "20071380"
},
{
"contents": "David Laws (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid Laws (birth unknown) is a rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Old Hymerians RUFC (merged to become Hull RUFC), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Laws won a cap for Great Britain (RL) while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1986 against France. David Laws played , i.e. number",
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},
{
"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nagainst France, in 1965 against France, New Zealand (3 matches), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1966 against France, France (sub), and in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday captained Great Britain in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 25-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1966 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1966, played left-",
"id": "20071418"
},
{
"contents": "Christopher Young (rugby league)\n\n\nby a reception at the Half Moon public house, Skidby. Chris Young won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), and France (2 matches). Chris Young was selected for the Great Britain Squad whilst at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. However, along with Derek Edwards of Castleford, he did not participate in any of the three matches. Chris Young played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in",
"id": "20127919"
},
{
"contents": "Jim Bowden (rugby league)\n\n\nJames \"Jim\" Bowden (birth unknown – ) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums, and was a director of Bramley. Jim Bowden won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1953 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Huddersfield in 1954 against",
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},
{
"contents": "Derek Edwards (rugby league)\n\n\nDerek Edwards (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 1. Derek Edwards won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1968 against France, in 1970 against Australia, and in 1971 against New Zealand (3 matches). Derek Edwards was selected for the Great Britain Squad while at Castleford for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in",
"id": "21642821"
},
{
"contents": "David Jeanes\n\n\nin Skipton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. David Jeanes played right-, i.e. number 10, in Great Britain's 10-10 draw with Australia in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on 11 November 1972. Great Britain were awarded the Rugby League World Cup by virtue of a better position in the final qualification league table. David Jeanes won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. David Jeanes played left-, number 8, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-",
"id": "12514965"
},
{
"contents": "Alec Dockar\n\n\nAlec Dockar (birth registered first ¼ 1920 – 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Alec Dockar's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged . Dockar won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1946 against Wales (2",
"id": "20013041"
},
{
"contents": "Gilbert Benausse\n\n\nthe 1954 Rugby League World Cup and 1957 Rugby League World Cup. Gilbert Benausse won caps for France while at AS Carcassonne in 1951 against New Zealand (2 matches), in 1952 against Australia, in 1953 against Australia (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Great Britain, in 1955 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand, and Other Nationalities, in 1956 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand, in 1957 against Great Britain (3 matches)",
"id": "17881148"
},
{
"contents": "Dennis O'Neill (rugby league)\n\n\nDennis O'Neill is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and Oldham, as a , i.e. number 6. Dennis O'Neill won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1971 against New Zealand, and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (1-try), and France. Dennis O'Neill played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing , i.e. number 2, Alan",
"id": "21972685"
},
{
"contents": "Ged Dunn\n\n\nHull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, Australia, and Australia, in 1975 against Papua New Guinea, and in 1977 against France. Dunn played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing Clive Sullivan) and scored a try in Hull Kingston Rovers' 16-13 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1974 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 26 October 1974, and played ,",
"id": "20013052"
},
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"contents": "Andy Dannatt\n\n\nAndrew \"Andy\" Dannatt (born 20 November 1965) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, St. Helens and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12. Andy Dannatt won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1985 against France (2 matches), and in 1991 against France. Andy Dannatt played , in Hull FC's",
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},
{
"contents": "Gerry Helme\n\n\nagainst France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1948 against Australia (3 matches), in 1954 against Australia (3 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches), Australia, New Zealand. He also helped Great Britain to victory by scoring the match-winning try in the first ever World Cup Final in 1954. Helme played his last match for Warrington on Saturday 2 February 1957 (Heritage № 457). After retiring",
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},
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"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhil Hogan won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia (2 matches), in 1978 against Australia (sub), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia, Australia (sub), New Zealand, and New Zealand (sub). Phil Hogan was an interchange/substitute in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10–5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge",
"id": "20607225"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\n, West Yorkshire, England. Brian Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1960 against France, Australia, France, and in 1961 against France. Brian Shaw played , in last two of Great Britain's three 1960 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 10-3 victory over Australia to win the 1960 Rugby League World Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 8 November 1960. Brian Shaw played for English League XIII while at Hunslet in the",
"id": "18779262"
},
{
"contents": "John Millington (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Millington (birth registered first ¼ 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 957), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Millington's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. John Millington won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against France, and",
"id": "4325997"
},
{
"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\n31,147, and played left- in the 20-24 defeat by Leeds in the 1958–59 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958. Bob Kelly played left-, i.e. number 11, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17–12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956. Bob Kelly was the coach of Batley from July 1962 to October 1962. On 25 March 2004 six footballers were inducted into Rugby League Ireland",
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},
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\n1954 against Australasia, won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1951 against France, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and while at Leeds in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia, and France, in 1955 against New Zealand, and while at Leeds in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1959 against Australia (2 matches); including scoring the fastest try ever scored in a Test match",
"id": "2619292"
},
{
"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup squads\n\n\nSuburbs (Brisbane) Denis Flannery, three-quarter back for Brothers (Ipswich) For British players, the World Cup tournament took place during the 1954–55 Northern Rugby Football League season. Their coach was Mr G Shaw. England Don Robinson, forward for Wakefield Trinity Sam Smith, forward for Hunslet Bob Coverdale, forward for Hull Basil Watts, forward for York Gordon Brown, half-back for Leeds Gerry Helme, half-back for Warrington Albert Naughton, three-quarter-back for Warrington Phil Jackson, three-quarter",
"id": "6252999"
},
{
"contents": "David Watkinson\n\n\nDavid Watkinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Heworth, Hull Kingston Rovers and Dewsbury as a , i.e. number 9. David Watkinson won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Wales (sub), and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia (sub), in 1980 against New Zealand, in",
"id": "20127876"
},
{
"contents": "Garry Clark\n\n\nGarry Clark (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Scarborough Pirates and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Clark won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches), and in 1985 against France. Clark played",
"id": "20013014"
},
{
"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nSamuel \"Sam\" Smith (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Hunslet, as a , during the era of contested scrums. Smith signed on with Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1949–50 season. During the 1952–53 season Smith was an ever-present, playing in every match alongside Arthur Palframan. That season, Smith represented",
"id": "18885854"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Ryan (birth unknown – October 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Triangle Valve ARLFC, Warrington (Heritage № 467), as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Ryan won caps for England while at Warrington in 1950 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great",
"id": "1800119"
},
{
"contents": "David Redfearn\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Redfearn (born 1951) is an English former professional World Cup winning rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Redfearn's birth was registered in Dewsbury district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Dave Redfearn won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps",
"id": "20859685"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Taylor ( - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Taylor was born on the Furness peninsula, Lancashire, England. Taylor won caps for England while at Hull in 1921 against Australia, in 1922 against Wales, in 1923 against",
"id": "22111624"
},
{
"contents": "France national rugby league team\n\n\nJeff Burke. Despite this defeat France went on to retain the title with home victories over England and Wales. In the 1954 World Cup, which was the first of either rugby code and was instigated by France, Les Tricolores defeated both Australia and New Zealand, and drew with Great Britain to reach the final. This was the closest they went to getting their hands on the World Cup, going down narrowly, 16-12, to Great Britain in the final in Parc des Princes. France donated the original World Cup",
"id": "8192521"
},
{
"contents": "Eric Fraser (rugby league)\n\n\nEric G. Fraser (7 January 1931 – 6 July 2000) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level has played for Great Britain (captain), and at club level for Warrington (captain), as a goal-kicking , i.e. number 1. Fraser won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1958 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1959 against France (2 matches), and",
"id": "1591689"
},
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"contents": "John Barton (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Barton is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 646), and Wigan, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Barton won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1960 against France, and in 1961 against New Zealand. John Barton played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
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"contents": "Terry Clawson\n\n\nTerence \"Terry\" A. Clawson (9 April 1940 – 2 September 2013) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played from the 1950s through to the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain between 1962 and 1974, and was part of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup winning squad. He also played for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 390) (captain), Bradford Northern, Leeds, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham, York, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage",
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"contents": "Alan Smith (rugby league, born 1944)\n\n\nEngland while at Leeds in 1968 against Wales, in 1970 against Wales, and France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1970 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand (3 matches), in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (2 matches), in 1971 against France (2 matches), and in 1973 against Australia. Alan Smith played , i.e. number 2, in Leeds' 11–10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968",
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"contents": "Mike Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mike\" Smith (birth unknown) is an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 6. Mike Smith has worked as a rigger. Mike Smith won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales, and France, in 1981 against France, and Wales (2 matches), and won",
"id": "20127836"
},
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"contents": "Christopher Burton\n\n\nChristopher \"Chris\" Burton (born 5 October 1956) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Huddersfield, Hull Kingston Rovers and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 661), as a , i.e. number 11 or 12. Chris Burton won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1982 against Australia, in 1984 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2",
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"contents": "Gary Lord (rugby league)\n\n\n), as a , or , i.e. number 1, or, 8 or 10. Gary Lord represented Great Britain Under-21s against France during 1988. Gary Lord played in Castleford's 15-14 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Challenge Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1986, in front of a crowd of 82,134. Gary Lord played as Substitute/Interchange, replacing Gary Hyde, in Castleford's 18-22 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Yorkshire County Cup",
"id": "18812857"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\nBrian Shaw (1931 – 13 February 2011) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, English League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13 during the era of contested scrums, Brian Shaw's birth was registered in Leeds South district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 79 in Leeds",
"id": "18779261"
},
{
"contents": "1972 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November 1972 at the Stade de Gerland ground in Lyon, France. The 1972 Rugby League World Cup was the sixth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 1970 tournament. The tournament was held in the France from 28 October, culminating in the final between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November. Great Britain were undefeated",
"id": "19015822"
},
{
"contents": "Harry Slater (rugby league)\n\n\n, or , i.e. number 6, or 7. Harry Slater won cap(s) for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity. Harry Slater played , and was captain in Wakefield Trinity's 17−0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587. Harry Slater played in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday",
"id": "14150311"
},
{
"contents": "Arthur Mann (rugby league)\n\n\nArthur Mann was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern (two spells), and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Arthur Mann won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great",
"id": "20859654"
},
{
"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhilip \"Phil\" G. Hogan (born 10 October 1954) is an English sports therapist, and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Holker Pioneers ARLFC, Barrow (two spells) and Hull Kingston Rovers as a or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Phil Hogan was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.",
"id": "20607224"
},
{
"contents": "Roy Evans (rugby league)\n\n\nRoy Evans is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Roy Evans won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1961 against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1962 against France, and New Zealand. Roy Evans played in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship",
"id": "11028901"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Lockwood\n\n\nBrian Lockwood (8 October 1946) is an English World Cup winning former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Canterbury-Bankstown, Balmain, Wakefield Trinity, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Widnes, as a or , during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Huddersfield and Batley. Brian Lockwood was the landlord",
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},
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"contents": "Douglas Clark (rugby league)\n\n\n. Clark was selected to go on the 1920 Great Britain Lions tour of Australasia. He played in the 5-15 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship Final. Clark played in the 4-10 loss against Hull F.C. in the 1923 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 24 November 1923, played in the 0-2 defeat by Dewsbury in the 1925 Yorkshire Cup Final at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 28 November 1925, and played in the 10-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
"id": "17564856"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Nicholson (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" S. Nicholson (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Cumberland, and at club level for Hensingham ARLFC (in Hensingham, Whitehaven), and Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Nicholson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1945 against Wales, in 1946 against",
"id": "20639605"
},
{
"contents": "Paul Rose (rugby league)\n\n\nPaul Rose (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for the Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.), the Dapto Canaries (in Wollongong, Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia) and Hull F.C. (Heritage No.), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.",
"id": "20071498"
},
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"contents": "Mick Harrison (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mick\"/\"Mike\" Harrison (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull F.C. (two spells), and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Mick Harrison won caps for England while at Leeds in 1978 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain",
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},
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"contents": "Bobby Greenough\n\n\n, Scotland. Bobby Greenough, won a cap for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Bobby Greenough played , i.e. number 2, in the first of the three matches for Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team against New Zealand, being replaced by Jim Challinor in the second game against France, and by Billy Boston in the last game against Australia. Bobby Greenough played in Warrington's 10–25 defeat by Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at Odsal Stadium",
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"contents": "Frank Castle (rugby league)\n\n\nat Barrow in 1951 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches), and Wales, in 1953 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1952 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1954 against Australia. Castle also represented Great Britain while at Barrow between 1952 and 1956 against France (2 non-test matches). Castle played , i.e. number 5, in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by Wigan in the 1950–51 Challenge Cup Final during the 1950–51 season at Wembley",
"id": "18291584"
},
{
"contents": "Keith Tindall\n\n\nKeith Tindall is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Keith Tindall won a cap for England while at Hull in 1979 against France. Keith Tindall played left-, i.e. number 8, in Hull FC's 5-10 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1980 Challenge Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1980,",
"id": "4325669"
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{
"contents": "Mick Clark\n\n\ncaps for, and was captain of, Great Britain while at Leeds in 1968 against France (2 matches), and in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, and New Zealand. Mick Clark won caps for Yorkshire while at Leeds against Cumberland at Wheldon Road, Castleford, and against Lancashire at Naughton Park, Widnes. Mick Clark played left-, i.e. number 8, and was captain in Leeds' 11-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Challenge Cup \"Watersplash\" final during the 1967–68 season",
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},
{
"contents": "Dave Valentine\n\n\nDave Valentine played in Huddersfield's 15-10 victory over St. Helens in the 1952–53 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952-53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953, in front of a crowd of 89,588. In 1954 Valentine was selected for Great Britain's tour of Australia playing in all three Tests. He was also the British squad captain for their successful 1954 Rugby League World Cup campaign, playing in all four matches and hoisting the Cup as the victorious skipper following Great Britain's 16-12 victory",
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},
{
"contents": "Tommy Harris (rugby)\n\n\nHopkins to Hull FC, Granville James to Hunslet and Glyn Meredith to Wakefield Trinity. He went on to gain selection to play international matches for Wales as well. Harris was selected to play for Great Britain in the inaugural Rugby League World Cup, the 1954 tournament. Harris played in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811, and played , and was man of the",
"id": "16515114"
},
{
"contents": "George Saddington\n\n\nGeorge E. Saddington (birth registered second ¼ 1905 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and York, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. George Saddington's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. George Saddington represented Rugby League XIII in 1934 against France, and won caps for England",
"id": "14338487"
},
{
"contents": "Johnny Rae (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Rae (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Johnny Rae won a cap for Great Britain while at Bradford Northern in 1965 against New Zealand. Johnny Rae played in Bradford Northern's 17-8 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1965–66 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium,",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Haigh () is an English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 681) (captain), Leeds and Bradford Northern, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or, 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Haigh won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1969 against Wales, and France",
"id": "17153691"
},
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nPhil Lowe (born 19 January 1950) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for York. His fellow player, Mike Stephenson described Lowe as \"Phil had",
"id": "17357807"
},
{
"contents": "Jack Feetham\n\n\nJohn \"Jack\" Feetham (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage Nº), and Salford, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Jack Feetham's birth was registered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Jack Feetham won a cap for England",
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"contents": "Fred Smith (rugby league, born 1935)\n\n\nsubstitute for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith represented Yorkshire (despite being born in Lancashire) while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 3-27 defeat by Wigan in the Rugby Football League Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 38-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Challenge Cup Final during the",
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"contents": "Great Britain national rugby league team\n\n\nCup took place in France in October and November 1954. Dave Valentine's side, without most of the first choice internationals was not expected to do well, but beat Australia and New Zealand to finish top of the table level on points with France. The final, played at the Parc des Princes packed with 30,000 fans, took place on 13 November, where Great Britain beat France 16–12. Second-row forward Don Robinson was named man of the match. On 11 December 1955 the first official Test match took place between",
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},
{
"contents": "Joseph Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJoseph Taylor was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 153), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Joseph Taylor won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity, including against New Zealand at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 18 December 1907. Joseph Taylor played right-, i.e. number 10, in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge",
"id": "14150313"
},
{
"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Kelly (birth unknown) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Other Nationalities, and at club level for Keighley, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 604) (captain), and Batley, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Batley. Bob Kelly won caps for Other Nationalities",
"id": "17416509"
},
{
"contents": "Thomas Martyn (rugby league)\n\n\nThomas \"Tommy\" Martyn (1946/1947 – 6 November 2016) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-test matches), England, and at club level for Batley, Warrington and Leigh, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Tommy Martyn won caps for England while at Warrington in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Wales (interchange/",
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"contents": "Keith Hepworth\n\n\nPalace National Recreation Centre, London on Wednesday 18 August 1965, and won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1967 against France (2 matches); in 1970 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), and in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Keith Hepworth won caps for Yorkshire playing in the 33-10 victory over Lancashire at Hull FC's stadium on 23 September 1964, the 3-19 defeat by Cumberland at Hull",
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},
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"contents": "John Walsh (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Walsh (birth unknown), also known by the nickname of \"Waller\", is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens, as a , or , i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6. John Walsh won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup",
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},
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"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nWilliam \"Bill\" Holliday (born 4 July 1939) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Swinton and Rochdale Hornets, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bill Holliday was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. Bill Holliday won caps for Great Britain while at Whitehaven in 1964",
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"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\n1953 against Wales, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Dewsbury in 1947 against New Zealand (2 matches), while at Leigh in 1948 against Australia, in 1950 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand, in 1951 against New Zealand, and in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (5-goals), Australia (2-goals), New Zealand (1-try, 4-goals), France (2-goals) (World Cup 1954 4-caps, 1-try, 13-goals). Jimmy Ledgard",
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},
{
"contents": "Ted Cahill (rugby league)\n\n\nEdward \"Ted\" Cahill (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Vine Tavern ARLFC (in St. Helens), Liverpool City and Rochdale Hornets, as a , i.e. number 1. Ted Cahill won caps for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1953 against Wales, France and Other Nationalities. Ted Cahill toured Australasia with Great Britain in 1954. Ted Cahill represented Great Britain while at Rochdale Hornets",
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nLowe played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 8–7 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1967–68 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967, and played left- in the 7–8 defeat by Leeds in the 1980–81 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Fartown, Huddersfield on Saturday 8 November 1980. Whilst playing for Hull Kingston Rovers, Lowe helped Great Britain to victory in the 1972 World Cup Final. His 26 tries in the 1972/73 season, was",
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},
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"contents": "Shaun Irwin\n\n\nGreat Britain while at Castleford in 1990 against France, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, and in 1990 in the 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 22-24 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on 26 September 1998. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at",
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Robin " Bob " Coverdale ( birth registered October → December in Sculcoates district ) is an English professional [START_ENT] Rugby League World Cup [END_ENT] winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s , playing at representative level for Great Britain , and at club level for Hull , Wakefield Trinity , and Hull Kingston Rovers , as a , i.e. number 8 or 10 , during the era of . Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia , France , New Zealand , and France . Bob Coverdale played Right - , i.e. number 10 in all four of Great Britain 's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches , including Great Britain ’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup final at Parc des Princes , Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954 . Bob Coverdale played in all three of Hull 's defeats in the 1953 -- 54 , 1954 -- 55 , and 1955 -- 56 Yorkshire Cup | cc301b96-a713-4cbb-9d0a-8e3d06054ed9_Bob_Coverdal:2 | [{"answer": "Rugby League World Cup", "provenance": [{"wikipedia_id": "12312312", "title": "Rugby League World Cup"}]}] | [
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\ndistrict, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Bob Coverdale won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. Bob Coverdale played right-, i.e. number 10, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Bob Coverdale played in Hull FC's 2",
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"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\nRobin \"Bob\" Coverdale (birth registered fourth ¼ ), also known by the nickname of \"The Mayor of Dunswell\", is an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 635), and Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Coverdale's birth was registered in Sculcoates",
"id": "22111370"
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"contents": "Basil Watts\n\n\n, and won caps for Great Britain while at York in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France, and in 1955 against New Zealand (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number 11, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Basil Watts played left-, i.e. number",
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},
{
"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nYorkshire against Lancashire. In 1954, Smith was transferred from Hull Kingston Rovers to Hunslet. Sam Smith won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1955 against Other Nationalities, in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. (World Cup 1954 4-caps). Sam Smith played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the",
"id": "18885855"
},
{
"contents": "David Rose (rugby)\n\n\nin 1951-53 7-caps Rose won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. He played , i.e. number 2, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Rose's rugby career was curtailed by a broken leg suffered after moving to Leeds",
"id": "20639663"
},
{
"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nWorld Cup against Australia (2-tries), France (1-try), New Zealand (1-try), France (2-tries); and in 1955 against New Zealand (2 matches). Gordon Brown played in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. Gordon Brown also represented Great Britain while at Leeds between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-",
"id": "2586567"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, Mick Shoebottom and Alan Smith, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup in Great Britain. Bob Haigh won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. Bob Haigh played right-, i.e. number 12, in Wakefield Trinity's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final replay during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton on Wednesday 10 May 1967, and played left-, i.e. number 11, in the 17-10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship",
"id": "17153693"
},
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\nin the 11–10 victory over Australia, in the second, and levelling Test match at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, and in 1960 against France. Don Robinson played ats a in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 16–12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954 and was named man of the match. For his participation in these four matches, Don Robinson was paid a total of £25 (based",
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},
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nincluding Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. John Thorley also represented Great Britain while at Halifax between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-Test match). John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in Halifax's 4-4 draw with Warrington in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, and",
"id": "20309690"
},
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"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nBritain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the for Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with",
"id": "1654449"
},
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"contents": "Brian Tyson\n\n\nBrian Tyson (birth registered first ¼ 1930) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Brian Tyson's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Brian Tyson won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1963 against Australia, in 1965 against France, and in",
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\nFrank Kitchen (birth registered third quarter of 1931) is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 606), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Frank Kitchen's birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England. Frank Kitchen won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and New Zealand (World Cup 1954 2-caps, 3-tries)",
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},
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\ndraw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great Britain's 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday 13 November 1954, with Albert Naughton replacing Mick Sullivan at , i.e. number 4. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5, in Leigh's 22-5 victory over St. Helens 1952–53 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday",
"id": "15344159"
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{
"contents": "Steve Hartley\n\n\nStephen \"Steve\" Hartley is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 6. Steve Hartley won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against New Zealand, and in 1981 against France (2 matches). Steve Hartley played left-, i.e. number 4, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge Cup Final",
"id": "15401344"
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"contents": "John Thorley\n\n\nthe era of contested scrums, he died in Wheatley, Halifax. John Thorley won caps for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Halifax circa-1952…60 2-caps, won caps for Wales (RL) while at Halifax 1953…1959 (2?)3-caps, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Halifax in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and France. John Thorley played left-, i.e. number 8, in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches,",
"id": "20309689"
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"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1954 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between France and Great Britain on November 13, 1954 at Parc des Princes, Paris, France. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was the inaugural staging of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in the France from 30 October, culminating in the final France and Great Britain on 13 November. The BBC broadcast the whole match live in the UK via the Television Continental Exchange – a rare novelty",
"id": "5826003"
},
{
"contents": "Ken Jackson (rugby league)\n\n\nKenneth \"Ken\" Jackson (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Oldham, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Ken Jackson won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1957 against France (2 matches). About Ken Jackson's time, there was Oldham's 2-12 defeat by Barrow in the 1954 Lancashire County Cup Final",
"id": "4872511"
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{
"contents": "Jim Drake (rugby league)\n\n\nplayed right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959. Drake won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1960 against France. Drake played right-, i.e. number 10, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 2-12 defeat by Hunslet in the 1962 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 27 October 1962. Drake also represented Cumberland.",
"id": "22111416"
},
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"contents": "Bob Irving (rugby league)\n\n\nthe 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Wales, France, and Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1967 against France (2 matches), and Australia (3 matches), in 1970 against Australia (sub), and New Zealand, in 1971 against New Zealand, in 1972 against France (sub), and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia (sub). Bob Irving played right-, i.e. number 12, in Oldham's 13–16 defeat by Wigan in",
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},
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"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\nplayed in all four of Great Britain's 1954 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain’s 16-12 victory over France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup Final at Parc des Princes, Paris on 13 November 1954. As of December 2016, With 23 goals, Jimmy is 5th in the list of England's all-time Goal Scorers (behind Kevin Sinfield, George Fairbairn, Andrew Farrell and Ernest Ward, and with 52 points he is 8th in the list of England's all-time Point Scorers (",
"id": "11153449"
},
{
"contents": "Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nofficially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\". In addition to the hosts, the tournament featured teams from Britain, Australia and New Zealand. The 1954 Rugby League World Cup was won by Great Britain who defeated France in Paris on 13 November to claim the title. The World Cup was initially contested by the four Test nations: Australia, Great Britain, France and New Zealand. The teams played each other in a league format. A final match was played between the top two teams in 1954. It was then",
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},
{
"contents": "Gordon Brown (rugby league)\n\n\nGordon F. Brown (birth registered fourth ¼ 1930) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 6, and coached at club level for Keighley. Gordon Brown's birth was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Gordon Brown won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in the 1954 Rugby League",
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},
{
"contents": "Albert Naughton\n\n\nIsle of Man, and he died aged 84 in Onchan, Isle of Man. Naughton won caps for England while at Warrington in 1953 against France (2 matches), in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches). Naughton played left-, i.e. number 4 Great Britain's 13-13 draw with France in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup second group match at Stade Municipal, Toulouse on Sunday 7 November 1954, and Great",
"id": "1654448"
},
{
"contents": "Derek Turner\n\n\nDerek Turner (13 November 1932 – 31 July 2015), also known by the nickname of \"Rocky\", was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, Yorkshire and Great Britain & France, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 654) (captain), with whom he won three Challenge Cup Finals",
"id": "16992825"
},
{
"contents": "Dave Hall (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Hall (birth unknown), is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a goal-kicking or , i.e. number 1, 3 or 4, 6, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Dave Hall won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches). Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10",
"id": "20070875"
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"contents": "Frank Kitchen\n\n\n. Frank Kitchen played , i.e. number 5 and scored a try in Great Britain's 28-13 victory over Australia in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup first group match at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on Sunday, 31 October 1954, and scored two tries in Great Britain's 26-6 victory over New Zealand in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup third group match at Parc Lescure, Bordeaux on Thursday, 11 November 1954. Mick Sullivan moved from to replace Frank Kitchen on the Wing for Great Britain's 13-13",
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},
{
"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup\n\n\nThe 1954 Rugby League World Cup was rugby league football's first World Cup and was held in France in October-November 1954. Officially known as the \"Rugby World Cup\", four nations competed in the tournament: Australia, France, Great Britain and New Zealand. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France (who finished second in the table, level on points) in the final, which was held at Paris'",
"id": "9354985"
},
{
"contents": "Wayne Proctor (rugby league)\n\n\nWayne Proctor is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , or , i.e. number 4 or 5, or, or, 11 or 12. Wayne Proctor won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 1984 against Papua New Guinea. Wayne Proctor played left-, i.e. number 11, and scored a try in Hull FC's 13-2 victory over Castleford in the 1983 Yorkshire County Cup Final during",
"id": "16398853"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nBritain while at Warrington on the 1950 Great Britain Lions tour against Australia, and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1951 against New Zealand, and in 1952 against Australia. Bob Ryan played right-, i.e. number 12, in Warrington's 15–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester. Bob Ryan played in Warrington's 4–4 draw with Halifax in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a",
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},
{
"contents": "Joby Shaw\n\n\nWest Yorkshire, England. Joby Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Halifax in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Australia, in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France, and in 1962 against New Zealand. Joby Shaw replaced Hull FC's Tommy Harris as in Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team for the final two matches against France and Australia. Joby Shaw was selected for Yorkshire County XIII whilst at Wakefield Trinity during the 1958/59 season. Joby Shaw played in Wakefield Trinity's 20",
"id": "20309645"
},
{
"contents": "John Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Taylor (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-Test matches) and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (two spells), Castleford and York, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. John Taylor was selected for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1962 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, becoming Hull Kingston Rovers' first",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\n, in 1970 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and France, while at Leeds in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Australia, and in 1971 against France, and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Wakefield Trinity player, Ian Brooke, Bob Haigh was selected to play for Great Britain in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Alongside fellow Leeds players, John Atkinson, Tony Fisher, Syd Hynes",
"id": "17153692"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Coverdale\n\n\n-7 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1953–54 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1953, the 14-22 defeat by Halifax in the 1954–55 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1954–55 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 23 October 1954, the 10-10 draw with Halifax in the 1955–56 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1955–56 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 22 October 1955, and the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1955–56",
"id": "22111372"
},
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"contents": "Roy Holdstock\n\n\nRoy Gordon Holdstock (26 December 1955) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 964), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Roy Holdstock was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Roy Holdstock won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales and France, in 1981 against Wales,",
"id": "20071380"
},
{
"contents": "David Laws (rugby league)\n\n\nDavid Laws (birth unknown) is a rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Old Hymerians RUFC (merged to become Hull RUFC), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Laws won a cap for Great Britain (RL) while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1986 against France. David Laws played , i.e. number",
"id": "15401353"
},
{
"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nagainst France, in 1965 against France, New Zealand (3 matches), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1966 against France, France (sub), and in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday captained Great Britain in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 25-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1966 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1966, played left-",
"id": "20071418"
},
{
"contents": "Christopher Young (rugby league)\n\n\nby a reception at the Half Moon public house, Skidby. Chris Young won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), and France (2 matches). Chris Young was selected for the Great Britain Squad whilst at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. However, along with Derek Edwards of Castleford, he did not participate in any of the three matches. Chris Young played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in",
"id": "20127919"
},
{
"contents": "Jim Bowden (rugby league)\n\n\nJames \"Jim\" Bowden (birth unknown – ) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums, and was a director of Bramley. Jim Bowden won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1953 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Huddersfield in 1954 against",
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},
{
"contents": "Derek Edwards (rugby league)\n\n\nDerek Edwards (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford and Keighley, as a , i.e. number 1. Derek Edwards won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1968 against France, in 1970 against Australia, and in 1971 against New Zealand (3 matches). Derek Edwards was selected for the Great Britain Squad while at Castleford for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in",
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},
{
"contents": "David Jeanes\n\n\nin Skipton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. David Jeanes played right-, i.e. number 10, in Great Britain's 10-10 draw with Australia in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on 11 November 1972. Great Britain were awarded the Rugby League World Cup by virtue of a better position in the final qualification league table. David Jeanes won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. David Jeanes played left-, number 8, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-",
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},
{
"contents": "Alec Dockar\n\n\nAlec Dockar (birth registered first ¼ 1920 – 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Alec Dockar's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged . Dockar won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1946 against Wales (2",
"id": "20013041"
},
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"contents": "Gilbert Benausse\n\n\nthe 1954 Rugby League World Cup and 1957 Rugby League World Cup. Gilbert Benausse won caps for France while at AS Carcassonne in 1951 against New Zealand (2 matches), in 1952 against Australia, in 1953 against Australia (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand, and Great Britain, in 1955 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand, and Other Nationalities, in 1956 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand, in 1957 against Great Britain (3 matches)",
"id": "17881148"
},
{
"contents": "Dennis O'Neill (rugby league)\n\n\nDennis O'Neill is a World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and Oldham, as a , i.e. number 6. Dennis O'Neill won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1971 against New Zealand, and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (1-try), and France. Dennis O'Neill played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing , i.e. number 2, Alan",
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"contents": "Ged Dunn\n\n\nHull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, Australia, and Australia, in 1975 against Papua New Guinea, and in 1977 against France. Dunn played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing Clive Sullivan) and scored a try in Hull Kingston Rovers' 16-13 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1974 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 26 October 1974, and played ,",
"id": "20013052"
},
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"contents": "Andy Dannatt\n\n\nAndrew \"Andy\" Dannatt (born 20 November 1965) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull FC, St. Helens and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12. Andy Dannatt won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1985 against France (2 matches), and in 1991 against France. Andy Dannatt played , in Hull FC's",
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"contents": "Gerry Helme\n\n\nagainst France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1948 against Australia (3 matches), in 1954 against Australia (3 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (2 matches), Australia, New Zealand. He also helped Great Britain to victory by scoring the match-winning try in the first ever World Cup Final in 1954. Helme played his last match for Warrington on Saturday 2 February 1957 (Heritage № 457). After retiring",
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},
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"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhil Hogan won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia (2 matches), in 1978 against Australia (sub), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia, Australia (sub), New Zealand, and New Zealand (sub). Phil Hogan was an interchange/substitute in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10–5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1979–80 Challenge",
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},
{
"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\n, West Yorkshire, England. Brian Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1960 against France, Australia, France, and in 1961 against France. Brian Shaw played , in last two of Great Britain's three 1960 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 10-3 victory over Australia to win the 1960 Rugby League World Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 8 November 1960. Brian Shaw played for English League XIII while at Hunslet in the",
"id": "18779262"
},
{
"contents": "John Millington (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Millington (birth registered first ¼ 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 957), as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Millington's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. John Millington won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1975 against France, and",
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},
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"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\n31,147, and played left- in the 20-24 defeat by Leeds in the 1958–59 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958. Bob Kelly played left-, i.e. number 11, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17–12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956. Bob Kelly was the coach of Batley from July 1962 to October 1962. On 25 March 2004 six footballers were inducted into Rugby League Ireland",
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},
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"contents": "Don Robinson (rugby league)\n\n\n1954 against Australasia, won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1951 against France, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and while at Leeds in 1956 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia, and France, in 1955 against New Zealand, and while at Leeds in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1959 against Australia (2 matches); including scoring the fastest try ever scored in a Test match",
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"contents": "1954 Rugby League World Cup squads\n\n\nSuburbs (Brisbane) Denis Flannery, three-quarter back for Brothers (Ipswich) For British players, the World Cup tournament took place during the 1954–55 Northern Rugby Football League season. Their coach was Mr G Shaw. England Don Robinson, forward for Wakefield Trinity Sam Smith, forward for Hunslet Bob Coverdale, forward for Hull Basil Watts, forward for York Gordon Brown, half-back for Leeds Gerry Helme, half-back for Warrington Albert Naughton, three-quarter-back for Warrington Phil Jackson, three-quarter",
"id": "6252999"
},
{
"contents": "David Watkinson\n\n\nDavid Watkinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Heworth, Hull Kingston Rovers and Dewsbury as a , i.e. number 9. David Watkinson won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Wales (sub), and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia (sub), in 1980 against New Zealand, in",
"id": "20127876"
},
{
"contents": "Garry Clark\n\n\nGarry Clark (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Scarborough Pirates and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Clark won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches), and in 1985 against France. Clark played",
"id": "20013014"
},
{
"contents": "Sam Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nSamuel \"Sam\" Smith (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Hunslet, as a , during the era of contested scrums. Smith signed on with Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1949–50 season. During the 1952–53 season Smith was an ever-present, playing in every match alongside Arthur Palframan. That season, Smith represented",
"id": "18885854"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Ryan (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Ryan (birth unknown – October 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Triangle Valve ARLFC, Warrington (Heritage № 467), as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Ryan won caps for England while at Warrington in 1950 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great",
"id": "1800119"
},
{
"contents": "David Redfearn\n\n\nDavid \"Dave\" Redfearn (born 1951) is an English former professional World Cup winning rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. David Redfearn's birth was registered in Dewsbury district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Dave Redfearn won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps",
"id": "20859685"
},
{
"contents": "Bob Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Taylor ( - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow and Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Taylor was born on the Furness peninsula, Lancashire, England. Taylor won caps for England while at Hull in 1921 against Australia, in 1922 against Wales, in 1923 against",
"id": "22111624"
},
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"contents": "France national rugby league team\n\n\nJeff Burke. Despite this defeat France went on to retain the title with home victories over England and Wales. In the 1954 World Cup, which was the first of either rugby code and was instigated by France, Les Tricolores defeated both Australia and New Zealand, and drew with Great Britain to reach the final. This was the closest they went to getting their hands on the World Cup, going down narrowly, 16-12, to Great Britain in the final in Parc des Princes. France donated the original World Cup",
"id": "8192521"
},
{
"contents": "Eric Fraser (rugby league)\n\n\nEric G. Fraser (7 January 1931 – 6 July 2000) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level has played for Great Britain (captain), and at club level for Warrington (captain), as a goal-kicking , i.e. number 1. Fraser won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1958 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1959 against France (2 matches), and",
"id": "1591689"
},
{
"contents": "John Barton (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn Barton is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 646), and Wigan, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. John Barton won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1960 against France, and in 1961 against New Zealand. John Barton played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
"id": "10813384"
},
{
"contents": "Terry Clawson\n\n\nTerence \"Terry\" A. Clawson (9 April 1940 – 2 September 2013) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played from the 1950s through to the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain between 1962 and 1974, and was part of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup winning squad. He also played for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 390) (captain), Bradford Northern, Leeds, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham, York, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage",
"id": "11650378"
},
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"contents": "Alan Smith (rugby league, born 1944)\n\n\nEngland while at Leeds in 1968 against Wales, in 1970 against Wales, and France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1970 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand (3 matches), in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (2 matches), in 1971 against France (2 matches), and in 1973 against Australia. Alan Smith played , i.e. number 2, in Leeds' 11–10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968",
"id": "347055"
},
{
"contents": "Mike Smith (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mike\" Smith (birth unknown) is an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 6. Mike Smith has worked as a rigger. Mike Smith won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980 against Wales, and France, in 1981 against France, and Wales (2 matches), and won",
"id": "20127836"
},
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"contents": "Christopher Burton\n\n\nChristopher \"Chris\" Burton (born 5 October 1956) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Huddersfield, Hull Kingston Rovers and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 661), as a , i.e. number 11 or 12. Chris Burton won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1982 against Australia, in 1984 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2",
"id": "19691597"
},
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"contents": "Gary Lord (rugby league)\n\n\n), as a , or , i.e. number 1, or, 8 or 10. Gary Lord represented Great Britain Under-21s against France during 1988. Gary Lord played in Castleford's 15-14 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Challenge Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1986, in front of a crowd of 82,134. Gary Lord played as Substitute/Interchange, replacing Gary Hyde, in Castleford's 18-22 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985–86 Yorkshire County Cup",
"id": "18812857"
},
{
"contents": "Brian Shaw (rugby league)\n\n\nBrian Shaw (1931 – 13 February 2011) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, English League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13 during the era of contested scrums, Brian Shaw's birth was registered in Leeds South district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 79 in Leeds",
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"contents": "1972 Rugby League World Cup Final\n\n\nThe 1972 Rugby League World Cup Final was the conclusive game of the 1972 Rugby League World Cup tournament and was played between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November 1972 at the Stade de Gerland ground in Lyon, France. The 1972 Rugby League World Cup was the sixth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since its inauguration in 1954, and the first since the 1970 tournament. The tournament was held in the France from 28 October, culminating in the final between Great Britain and Australia on 11 November. Great Britain were undefeated",
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"contents": "Harry Slater (rugby league)\n\n\n, or , i.e. number 6, or 7. Harry Slater won cap(s) for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity. Harry Slater played , and was captain in Wakefield Trinity's 17−0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587. Harry Slater played in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday",
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"contents": "Arthur Mann (rugby league)\n\n\nArthur Mann was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Bradford Northern (two spells), and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Arthur Mann won caps for England while at Bradford Northern in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great",
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"contents": "Phil Hogan (rugby league)\n\n\nPhilip \"Phil\" G. Hogan (born 10 October 1954) is an English sports therapist, and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Holker Pioneers ARLFC, Barrow (two spells) and Hull Kingston Rovers as a or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Phil Hogan was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.",
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"contents": "Roy Evans (rugby league)\n\n\nRoy Evans is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Roy Evans won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1961 against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1962 against France, and New Zealand. Roy Evans played in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship",
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},
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"contents": "Brian Lockwood\n\n\nBrian Lockwood (8 October 1946) is an English World Cup winning former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Canterbury-Bankstown, Balmain, Wakefield Trinity, Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham and Widnes, as a or , during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Huddersfield and Batley. Brian Lockwood was the landlord",
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"contents": "Douglas Clark (rugby league)\n\n\n. Clark was selected to go on the 1920 Great Britain Lions tour of Australasia. He played in the 5-15 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship Final. Clark played in the 4-10 loss against Hull F.C. in the 1923 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 24 November 1923, played in the 0-2 defeat by Dewsbury in the 1925 Yorkshire Cup Final at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 28 November 1925, and played in the 10-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in",
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},
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"contents": "Bob Nicholson (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" S. Nicholson (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Cumberland, and at club level for Hensingham ARLFC (in Hensingham, Whitehaven), and Huddersfield, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Nicholson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1945 against Wales, in 1946 against",
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},
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"contents": "Paul Rose (rugby league)\n\n\nPaul Rose (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for the Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.), the Dapto Canaries (in Wollongong, Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia) and Hull F.C. (Heritage No.), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.",
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"contents": "Mick Harrison (rugby league)\n\n\nMichael \"Mick\"/\"Mike\" Harrison (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull F.C. (two spells), and Leeds, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Mick Harrison won caps for England while at Leeds in 1978 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain",
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},
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"contents": "Bobby Greenough\n\n\n, Scotland. Bobby Greenough, won a cap for Great Britain while at Warrington in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Bobby Greenough played , i.e. number 2, in the first of the three matches for Great Britain's 1960 Rugby League World Cup winning team against New Zealand, being replaced by Jim Challinor in the second game against France, and by Billy Boston in the last game against Australia. Bobby Greenough played in Warrington's 10–25 defeat by Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at Odsal Stadium",
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},
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"contents": "Frank Castle (rugby league)\n\n\nat Barrow in 1951 against France, in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches), and Wales, in 1953 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1952 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1954 against Australia. Castle also represented Great Britain while at Barrow between 1952 and 1956 against France (2 non-test matches). Castle played , i.e. number 5, in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by Wigan in the 1950–51 Challenge Cup Final during the 1950–51 season at Wembley",
"id": "18291584"
},
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"contents": "Keith Tindall\n\n\nKeith Tindall is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10. Keith Tindall won a cap for England while at Hull in 1979 against France. Keith Tindall played left-, i.e. number 8, in Hull FC's 5-10 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1980 Challenge Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1980,",
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"contents": "Mick Clark\n\n\ncaps for, and was captain of, Great Britain while at Leeds in 1968 against France (2 matches), and in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, and New Zealand. Mick Clark won caps for Yorkshire while at Leeds against Cumberland at Wheldon Road, Castleford, and against Lancashire at Naughton Park, Widnes. Mick Clark played left-, i.e. number 8, and was captain in Leeds' 11-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1968 Challenge Cup \"Watersplash\" final during the 1967–68 season",
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"contents": "Dave Valentine\n\n\nDave Valentine played in Huddersfield's 15-10 victory over St. Helens in the 1952–53 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952-53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953, in front of a crowd of 89,588. In 1954 Valentine was selected for Great Britain's tour of Australia playing in all three Tests. He was also the British squad captain for their successful 1954 Rugby League World Cup campaign, playing in all four matches and hoisting the Cup as the victorious skipper following Great Britain's 16-12 victory",
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},
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"contents": "Tommy Harris (rugby)\n\n\nHopkins to Hull FC, Granville James to Hunslet and Glyn Meredith to Wakefield Trinity. He went on to gain selection to play international matches for Wales as well. Harris was selected to play for Great Britain in the inaugural Rugby League World Cup, the 1954 tournament. Harris played in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811, and played , and was man of the",
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"contents": "George Saddington\n\n\nGeorge E. Saddington (birth registered second ¼ 1905 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and York, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. George Saddington's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. George Saddington represented Rugby League XIII in 1934 against France, and won caps for England",
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"contents": "Johnny Rae (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Rae (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Johnny Rae won a cap for Great Britain while at Bradford Northern in 1965 against New Zealand. Johnny Rae played in Bradford Northern's 17-8 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1965–66 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium,",
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"contents": "Bob Haigh\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Haigh () is an English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 681) (captain), Leeds and Bradford Northern, as a , or , i.e. number 11 or 12, or, 13, during the era of contested scrums. Bob Haigh won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1969 against Wales, and France",
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nPhil Lowe (born 19 January 1950) is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for York. His fellow player, Mike Stephenson described Lowe as \"Phil had",
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},
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"contents": "Jack Feetham\n\n\nJohn \"Jack\" Feetham (birth unknown - death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage Nº), and Salford, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Jack Feetham's birth was registered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Jack Feetham won a cap for England",
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"contents": "Fred Smith (rugby league, born 1935)\n\n\nsubstitute for Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith represented Yorkshire (despite being born in Lancashire) while at Wakefield Trinity. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 3-27 defeat by Wigan in the Rugby Football League Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960. Fred Smith played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 38-5 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Challenge Cup Final during the",
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"contents": "Great Britain national rugby league team\n\n\nCup took place in France in October and November 1954. Dave Valentine's side, without most of the first choice internationals was not expected to do well, but beat Australia and New Zealand to finish top of the table level on points with France. The final, played at the Parc des Princes packed with 30,000 fans, took place on 13 November, where Great Britain beat France 16–12. Second-row forward Don Robinson was named man of the match. On 11 December 1955 the first official Test match took place between",
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"contents": "Joseph Taylor (rugby league)\n\n\nJoseph Taylor was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 153), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Joseph Taylor won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity, including against New Zealand at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 18 December 1907. Joseph Taylor played right-, i.e. number 10, in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge",
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"contents": "Robert Kelly (rugby league)\n\n\nRobert \"Bob\" Kelly (birth unknown) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Other Nationalities, and at club level for Keighley, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 604) (captain), and Batley, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Batley. Bob Kelly won caps for Other Nationalities",
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"contents": "Thomas Martyn (rugby league)\n\n\nThomas \"Tommy\" Martyn (1946/1947 – 6 November 2016) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-test matches), England, and at club level for Batley, Warrington and Leigh, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Tommy Martyn won caps for England while at Warrington in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Wales (interchange/",
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"contents": "Keith Hepworth\n\n\nPalace National Recreation Centre, London on Wednesday 18 August 1965, and won caps for Great Britain while at Castleford in 1967 against France (2 matches); in 1970 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), and in the 1970 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Keith Hepworth won caps for Yorkshire playing in the 33-10 victory over Lancashire at Hull FC's stadium on 23 September 1964, the 3-19 defeat by Cumberland at Hull",
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"contents": "John Walsh (rugby league)\n\n\nJohn \"Johnny\" Walsh (birth unknown), also known by the nickname of \"Waller\", is an English former World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens, as a , or , i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6. John Walsh won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup",
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"contents": "William Holliday (rugby league)\n\n\nWilliam \"Bill\" Holliday (born 4 July 1939) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Swinton and Rochdale Hornets, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Bill Holliday was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. Bill Holliday won caps for Great Britain while at Whitehaven in 1964",
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"contents": "Jimmy Ledgard\n\n\n1953 against Wales, in 1955 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Dewsbury in 1947 against New Zealand (2 matches), while at Leigh in 1948 against Australia, in 1950 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand, in 1951 against New Zealand, and in the 1954 Rugby League World Cup against France (5-goals), Australia (2-goals), New Zealand (1-try, 4-goals), France (2-goals) (World Cup 1954 4-caps, 1-try, 13-goals). Jimmy Ledgard",
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"contents": "Ted Cahill (rugby league)\n\n\nEdward \"Ted\" Cahill (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Vine Tavern ARLFC (in St. Helens), Liverpool City and Rochdale Hornets, as a , i.e. number 1. Ted Cahill won caps for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1953 against Wales, France and Other Nationalities. Ted Cahill toured Australasia with Great Britain in 1954. Ted Cahill represented Great Britain while at Rochdale Hornets",
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"contents": "Phil Lowe\n\n\nLowe played left-, i.e. number 11, in Hull Kingston Rovers' 8–7 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1967–68 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967, and played left- in the 7–8 defeat by Leeds in the 1980–81 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Fartown, Huddersfield on Saturday 8 November 1980. Whilst playing for Hull Kingston Rovers, Lowe helped Great Britain to victory in the 1972 World Cup Final. His 26 tries in the 1972/73 season, was",
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"contents": "Shaun Irwin\n\n\nGreat Britain while at Castleford in 1990 against France, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, and in 1990 in the 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 22-24 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on 26 September 1998. Shaun Irwin played right-, i.e. number 3, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at",
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