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1982–83 Rugby League Premiership
The 1982–83 Rugby League Premiership was the ninth end of season Rugby League Premiership competition. The winners were Widnes. First round Semi-finals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:1982-83 Rugby League Premiership 1983 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] |
Andy Gregory
Andrew Gregory (born 10 August 1961) is an English former professional rugby league footballer. A Great Britain international representative , he is an inductee of the Wigan Hall of Fame. He was the first player to win five Challenge Cup Final winners medals, first player to play in eight Challenge Cup finals and one of only two players to have played in six Ashes series against Australia (1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 and 1992), the other being Garry Schofield. Early life Gregory was born in Ince-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England. He played junior rugby league in the town for the local Wigan St Patricks ARLFC side. He also had a trial for Salford (where his father had played) at the age of 17, but was signed by Widnes. Playing career Widnes Gregory played for Widnes from 1979 until 1984, towards the end of the famous "Cup Kings" era. In his first full season for Widnes, he forced his way into the first team and became a regular fixture from then on. Despite having a tooth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Leuluai
A'au James Leuluai (born 4 February 1957) is a New Zealand former international rugby league . Background He is the father of former Widnes Vikings player Macgraff Leuluai and Wigan Warriors and New Zealand international Thomas Leuluai, and the uncle of former Leeds Rhinos prop Kylie Leuluai. Playing career A Mt Wellington junior, in his career Leuluai played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage №1007), Hull FC, Leigh ( Heritage № 962), Ryedale-York and Doncaster. Leuluai also represented the New Zealand national rugby league team and New Zealand Māori. Between 1979 and 1986 he played in 29 test matches for New Zealand. His Hull FC début, alongside fellow débutant Dane O'Hara and Gary Kemble (who had already appeared) came on 27 September 1981 against Castleford. Achievements over the next year included helping Hull to win the John Player Trophy, also being Premiership runners-up, and of course to lift the 1982 Challenge Cup, the first ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dane O'Hara
Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for New Zealand. Early years O'Hara attended St. Paul's College in Auckland and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings when they amalgamated in 1979. He toured Australia in 1973 with the Auckland under-23 side. Playing career After establishing himself in the Auckland Rugby League competition and representing Auckland, O'Hara moved to England and joined Hull F.C. in 1981, playing alongside fellow Kiwis Gary Kemble and James Leuluai and then, from 1983, another New Zealand Captain, Fred Ah Kuoi. He began his Hull career on 27 September 1981 when 16,159 turned out to the Boulevard to see both O'Hara and Leuluai début in a 42–24 win (Kemble had already appeared) against Castleford. O'Hara suffered a punctured lung and rib damage after being hit by the knee of a Castleford player. He was fortunate to rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Kemble
Gary Edward Kemble (born 23 August 1956), also known by the nickname "Crayfish", is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. He has both played and coached the New Zealand national rugby league team. He is the current head coach of the Papakura Sea Eagles in the Auckland Rugby League. Playing career An Ellerslie club member, Kemble debuted for Auckland in 1976, aged only 19.Coffey and Wood ''The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League'' He then played rugby league at a senior level throughout the 1970s and 1980s, also playing for the Papakura club. His career included a first stint in the UK as a young unknown for Hunslet in 1977 / 78. After a successful tour with New Zealand in 1980 however he came to far greater prominence, beginning a lengthy stint with English club Hull F.C. during a golden period for the club. Debuting v Wakefield Trinity on 30 August 1981, achievements over the next year included; helping Hull to win the John Player Trophy, also being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Tyrer
Colin Tyrer is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a goal-kicking for Leigh, Wigan, Barrow and Hull Kingston Rovers, and also made three representative appearances for Lancashire. Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Tyrer played in Wigan's 2-7 defeat by Castleford in the 1970 Challenge Cup Final during the 1969–70 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1970. Tyrer kicked a penalty early in the game, but was forced to leave the game following a collision with Castleford Keith Hepworth, leaving Tyrer with a broken jaw.Harry Edgar ''Rugby League In The Seventies'', Rugby League Journal Publishing, 29 November 2013. . page-30. He was replaced by Cliff Hill, and was the first ever player to be substituted in a Challenge Cup final. County Cup Final appearances Colin Tyrer played , i.e. number 2, and scored a 2-goals in Leigh's 4-15 defeat by St. Helens in the 1963 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1963–64 season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Dawson (rugby League)
Harry Dawson may refer to: * Harry Dawson (association footballer) (1886–?), English footballer *Harry Dawson (Gaelic footballer) (born 1992), Gaelic football player *Harry Dawson (priest), Dean of Niagara *Harry Dawson, cinematographer for the film '' Corwin'' See also *Henry Dawson (other) Henry Dawson may refer to: * Henry Dawson (cricketer) (1791–1889), amateur English cricketer * Henry Dawson (artist) (1811–1878), English landscape painter * Henry B. Dawson (1821–1889), English-born American historian * Henry Gordon Dawson ... * Harold Dawson (other) {{hndis, Dawson, Harry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve O'Neill (rugby League)
Steve O'Neill is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wigan, Widnes, Salford, and Swinton as a or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, and coached at representative level for Ireland. Playing career International honours Steve O'Neill won a cap for England while at Wigan in 1981 against France. Challenge Cup Final appearances Steve O'Neill was an unused interchange/ substitute, i.e. number 15, in Widnes 14-14 draw with Hull F.C. in the 1981–82 Challenge Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 92,147, was an unused interchange/ substitute, i.e. number 15, in the 9-18 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1981–82 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1981–82 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Wednesday 19 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 41,17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hulme (rugby League)
David Hulme (born 6 February 1964) is an English 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 Widnes, the Leeds Rhinos and the Salford City Reds, as a , or , i.e. number 6, or 7. Having started his playing career at St Bede's RC Junior School, David moved to St Joseph's RC Comprehensive in Widnes (where he played Centre for their RU team i.e. 13 or 14) whilst continuing playing Amateur Rugby League foHalton Hornetsin a set up that also produced future Widnes team mates Barry Dowd (1982–93) and Andy Currier. His first taste of the "limelight" was in the Widnes Under-11 team that won the "Curtain raiser" to the 1975 Challenge Cup Final, when Widnes played Warrington, and won the "Main Event" 14-7. Playing career Widnes David Hulme played as a substitute, i.e. number 14, in Widnes' 19–6 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Challenge Cup Final during the 1983–84 season a ... [...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] |
Eric Prescott
Eric Prescott (21 June 1948 – 21 August 2023) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Widnes ICI RUFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens, Salford (two spells), Widnes and Runcorn Highfield, as a or . He was the father of England international rugby league player, Steve Prescott. Background Eric Prescott was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. He died on 21 August 2023, at the age of 75. Playing career St Helens Prescott joined St Helens in 1968 and appeared in his first Championship final in the 1969–70 season when he played , and scored two- tries in St. Helens' 24-12 victory over Leeds at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 16 May 1970, The following season he was a substitute (replacing Graham Rees) in St. Helens' 4-7 defeat by Leigh in the 1970 Lancashire Cup Final at Station Road, Swinton on ... [...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] |
