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1979–80 Rugby League Premiership
The 1979–80 Rugby League Premiership was the sixth end of season Rugby League Premiership competition. The winners were Widnes Vikings, Widnes. First round Semi-finals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 Rugby League Premiership 1980 in English rugby league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widnes Vikings
The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at the Halton Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings". The club enjoyed a period of success in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, and were frequently described as "Cup Kings" reaching the Challenge Cup Final 7 times in 10 years between 1975 and 1984. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves. History Early years The Farnworth & Appleton Cricket Club was formed in 1871 and four years later the mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reg Bowden
Reginald Bowden (born 17 December 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer, and coach. He played for Widnes, Fulham and Warrington. He played as a . He was head coach at Fulham and Warrington. Background Reginald Bowden was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. Playing career Bowden signed for Widnes in 1968. He made his first team début in 1969. He made 16 major cup Final appearances for Widnes, including four Wembley cup finals. Bowden moved to Fulham Fulham () is an area of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in West London, England, southwest of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, bordering Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea. The area faces Wandsworth ... in 1980. He cost the club £25,000 at a time when the world record transfer fee was £40,000. Coaching career He coached for two years at Warrington. Administrative career After leaving Warrington he joined the board of directors at Widnes, where he spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Parker (rugby League)
Derek Parker (born 1932) is a British writer and broadcaster. He is the author of numerous works on literature, ballet, and opera, and with his wife Julia of several books about astrology. Biography He was born in Looe, Cornwall, and educated at Fowey Grammar School (1941–49). He worked as reporter with '' The Cornishman'' (Penzance) (1949–55) then as drama critic with ''The Western Morning News'' (Plymouth) (1956–58). In 1958 he worked as an interviewer and announcer at TWW Cardiff, and subsequently for forty years as a freelance radio broadcaster, compiling and introducing many programmes both for domestic radio and for the BBC World Service. He was editor of ''The Poetry Review'' (1966–70) and of ''The Author'' (1984-2002). He is a Fellow of the Society of Authors In 2003 he and his wife moved to Sydney, returning to the UK in 2022. Hoax In the early 1980s, "William Blatchford" claimed to have located the ''Memoirs of Cora Pearl'', which he said had been pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Redfearn
David 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. Background David Redfearn's birth was registered in Dewsbury district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours 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 for Great Britain while at Bradford Northern in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand (sub), and in 1974 against France (2 matches), Australia, and New Zealand (3 matches). He toured with the 1974 Great Britain Lions, playing in all three Tests against New Zealand and one against Australia. Challenge Cup Final appearances Dave Redfearn played , i.e. number 5, in Bradford Northern's 14-33 defeat by Featherston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian McLean (rugby League)
Ian or Iain MacLean or McLean may refer to: Sportsmen *Ian McLean (footballer) (1929–1965), Australian rules footballer * Ian McLean (cricketer) (born 1954), Australian cricketer * Iain MacLean (basketball) (born 1965), Scottish former basketball player and coach * Ian MacLean (born 1966), Scottish former footballer * Iain McLean (born 1983), Scottish lawn bowler Others * Ian McLean (politician) (born 1934), New Zealand National Party MP * Ian McLean (actor) (1887–1978), English stage and film actor *Iain MacLean (politician) Iain Douglas MacLean (14 November 1953 – 27 December 2008) was an Australian politician. He was born in Perth and was educated at Kent Street Senior High School. He was a stores and warehouse administration worker before entering politics. ... (1953–2008), Australian Liberal Party legislator * Iain MacLean (journalist), Scottish TV news presenter since 2001 {{hndis, Maclean, Iain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian MacLean (rugby League)
Ian McLean (born August 13, 1966, in Paisley, Scotland) is a former footballer. Club career McLean played for Seattle Storm, Portland Timbers, Bristol Rovers, Cardiff City Cardiff City Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. It competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1899 as R ... and Rotherham United. International career Although born in Scotland, McLean has represented Canada three times. His international debut was against Portugal in a SkyDome Cup match in Toronto on January 26, 1995, in a 1–1 draw, playing for 45 minutes. On June 4, 1995, he played for 30 minutes in a friendly which Turkey won 3–1. On August 3, 1995, McLean made his third and final appearance for the national side in a 3–1 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a Caribana Cup match, also in Toronto. References * External links * *Football League pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Mumby
Keith Mumby (born 21 February 1957), also known by the nickname of "Sir Keith", is an English former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, who most famously played for Bradford Northern between 1973 and 1993, and Sheffield Eagles and Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 1076), as a toe-end style (rather than round the corner style) goal-kicking , or . Personal life Keith Mumby was born in Durham Western district, in his early playing years he worked as a joiner. Playing career Bradford Northern Mumby began his Bradford Northern professional playing career in 1973, at the age of sixteen. On his début he broke the record for the most points scored on a first appearance for the club, scoring one try and twelve goals. Mumby played in Bradford Northern's 18–8 victory over York in the 1978 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 28 October 1978, played , in the 5–10 defeat by Castleford in the 1981 Yorkshire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Laughton
Charles Douglas Laughton (born 13 May 1944) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (captain), winning 15 caps in all, winning a further cap for England, and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, Wigan, Widnes, and the Canterbury Bulldogs, as a , or , and coached at club level for Widnes (three spells) and Leeds. Playing career Laughton was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England, and he played for St. Paul's the Lowerhouse junior team. He then signed as a professional for St. Helens at the age of 18. Laughton made 79 appearances for St. Helens before his transfer to Wigan on 16 May 1967 for £4,000. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Hogan (rugby League)
Brian Hogan (10 December 1947 – 26 November 2022) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Parr Central ARLFC (in Parr, St Helens), St. Helens, Wigan (two spells), Workington Town, Bradford Northern, Widnes (three spells), and Oldham, as a , or . Playing career International honours Hogan won caps for England while at Wigan in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Wales, France, New Zealand and Australia, and in 1977 against Wales. County League championships Hogan played in Wigan's victory in the Lancashire League during the 1969–70 season. Challenge Cup Final appearances Hogan played left- in Bradford Northern's 14–33 defeat by Featherstone Rovers in the 1973 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1973, in front of a crowd of 72,395. County Cup Final appearances Hogan played left- in St. Helens' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mick Adams
Michael Adams (28 September 1951 – 9 March 2017) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain national rugby league team, Great Britain and England national rugby league team, England, and at club level for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Captain (sports), captained Widnes Vikings, Widnes. He played as a or . Background Adams was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 65 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Championship appearances Adams was a member of Widnes championship winning squad of the 1977–78 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1977–78 season. Premiership Final appearances Adams appeared in three premiership finals for Widnes; the 19–5 victory over Bradford Bulls, Bradford Northern in the Rugby League Premiership, Premiership Final during the 1979–80 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1979–80 season at Station Road, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hull (rugby League)
David Hull (born 13 March 1951) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for St. Helens, Widnes and Fulham RLFC, as a or , i.e. number 4 or 5, 11 or 12, or 13. Playing career World Club Challenge Final appearances David Hull played in St. Helens 2-25 defeat by the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 June 1976. Challenge Cup Final appearances David Hull played in St. Helens' 20-5 victory over Widnes in the 1976 Challenge Cup Final during the 1975–76 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1976, and was an interchange/ substitute in the 12-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1979 Challenge Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979. County Cup Final appearances David Hull played as an interchange/ substitute, i.e. number 15, (repla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Gorley
Leslie "Les" N. Gorley (1950 – September 11, 2019) was an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Cumbria, and at club level for Workington Town and Widnes as a second row. Background Gorley was born in Great Broughton, Cumberland, England. Playing career International honours Gorley won caps for England while at Workington in 1977 against Wales, while at Widnes in 1981 against Wales (sub), and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1980 against New Zealand, and New Zealand (sub), in 1981 against France (2 matches), and in 1982 against Australia. County honours Gorley represented Cumbria. Challenge Cup Final appearances Les Gorley appeared in five Challenge Cup Finals with Widnes, he played left- in Widnes' 18–9 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1981 Challenge Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
