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1978–79 Challenge Cup
The 1978–79 Challenge Cup was the 78th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. Known as the State Express Challenge Cup due to sponsorship by State Express 555, the final was contested by Widnes and Wakefield Trinity at Wembley. Widnes won the match 12–3. Widnes beat Wakefield Trinity 12-3 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 94,218. This was Widnes' fifth cup final win in seven Final appearances. To date, this was Wakefield Trinity’s last appearance in a Challenge Cup final. Despite being on the losing side, the Wakefield Trinity , David Topliss, won the Lance Todd Trophy. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References External linksChallenge Cup official websiteat Rugby League Project {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Challenge Cup The Challenge Cup is a knockout rugby league cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League, held annually since 1896, with the exception o ... [...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] |
Mick George
Mick is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Michael (given name), Michael. Because of its popularity in Ireland, it is often used in England as a List of ethnic slurs, derogatory term for an Irish people, Irish person or a person of Irish descent. In Australia the meaning broadened to include any Roman Catholic. People * Mick Abrahams (born 1943), English guitarist and band leader, original guitarist for Jethro Tull * Mick Aston (1946-2013), English archaeologist * Mick Batyske, aka Mick (DJ), American DJ * Mick Brown, half of the British vocal duo Pat and Mick * Mick Coady (born 1958), English footballer * Michael Collins (Irish leader) (1890–1922), Irish revolutionary leader, soldier, and politician * Mick Cronin (basketball) (born 1971), American basketball coach * Mick Fanning (born 1981), Australian professional surfer * Mick Foley (born 1965), American professional wrestler, actor and author * Mick Fleetwood (born 1947), British drummer and founding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Juliff
Brian "Mad Dog" Juliff (born 5 December 1952) is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales 'B', Wales President's XV, East Wales, Glamorgan County RFC, at invitational level for Crawshays RFC, and at club level Mountain Ash RFC, Newport RFC and Pontypridd RFC, as a Left-Wing, or Outside-Centre, i.e. number 11, or 13, and representative rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Widnes (as A. N. Other), Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 855), Wigan ( Heritage № 788), Halifax and Castleford ( Heritage № 665), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5, 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. In June 2012 Juliff was appointed as the chairman of Wales Rugby League. Background Brian Juliff was born in Mountain Ash, Wales. Playing career Rugby Union - Wales 'B', Wales President's XV Rugby League - Wales Rugby League Challenge Cup Winner - 1987 Rugby Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Diamond
Steve Diamond (born 7 July 1953) is an English-born former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union for Newport RFC, as a fly-half, and rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 854), Fulham RLFC, Warrington, Hunslet, Castleford ( Heritage № 644) and York, as a goal-kicking , or . Background Steve Diamond was born in Hereford, Herefordshire, England, and he worked at British Jeffrey Diamond (BJD) in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours Diamond won caps for Wales while at Wakefield Trinity in 1980 against France and England, and in 1981 against France. Challenge Cup Final appearances Steve Diamond played right-, i.e. number 3, in Wakefield Trinity's 3-12 defeat by Widnes in the 1978–79 Challenge Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979, in front of a crowd of a crowd of 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Smith (rugby)
Keith Smith (19 November 1952 – 2 June 2006) was an English dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played representative rugby union (RU) as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, for England, England (Under-23s), Yorkshire, and Yorkshire (Colts), and at club level for Moortown RUFC and Roundhay RUFC, and he played representative rugby league (RL) as a for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 845). Background Keith Smith was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he became a postman, and coached junior rugby league at East Leeds A.R.L.F.C., he was diagnosed with cancer, he died aged 53 in St. Gemma's Hospice, Leeds, West Yorkshire, and his funeral took place at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds at 9.40am on Friday 9 June 2006. Playing career Keith Smith first played rugby union with Moortown RUFC, and Yorkshire Colts rugby then advanced to Roundhay. It was from that side that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Sheard
Leslie Sheard (born ) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached rugby league in the 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Wakefield RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Wakefield Trinity, York (captain), and Huddersfield, as a or , and coached club level rugby league for Huddersfield. Background Les Sheard worked as a school teacher, and as of 2009 he lives in Devon. Playing career International honours Les Sheard won a cap for England (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity in 1975 against Wales. County honours Les Sheard won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity. Challenge Cup Final appearances Les Sheard played in Wakefield Trinity's 3–12 defeat by Widnes in the 1979 Challenge Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979, in front of a crowd of a crowd of 94,218. ... [...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] |
Mike O'Neill (rugby League)
Michael O'Neill (born 29 November 1960) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes (two spells), Rochdale Hornets and Leeds, as a . Background Mike O'Neill was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. Mike is the brother of former rugby league player and coach Steve O'Neill. Playing career Widnes During the 1978–79 season, O'Neill was an unused substitute in Widnes' 16-4 victory over Warrington in the 1978–79 John Player Trophy Final at Knowsley Road, St Helens on Saturday 28 April 1979. He played as a substitute in Widnes' 12-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1978–79 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979, in front of a crowd of 94,218. O'Neill played in Widnes' 19–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1979–80 Premiership Final at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 17 May 1980 ... [...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] |
Alan Dearden
Alan may refer to: People *Alan (surname), an English and Turkish surname *Alan (given name), an English given name **List of people with given name Alan ''Following are people commonly referred to solely by "Alan" or by a homonymous name.'' *Alan (Chinese singer) (born 1987), female Chinese singer of Tibetan ethnicity, active in both China and Japan *Alan (Mexican singer) (born 1973), Mexican singer and actor *Alan (wrestler) (born 1975), a.k.a. Gato Eveready, who wrestles in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración *Alan (footballer, born 1979) (Alan Osório da Costa Silva), Brazilian footballer *Alan (footballer, born 1998) (Alan Cardoso de Andrade), Brazilian footballer *Alan I, King of Brittany (died 907), "the Great" *Alan II, Duke of Brittany (c. 900–952) *Alan III, Duke of Brittany(997–1040) *Alan IV, Duke of Brittany (c. 1063–1119), a.k.a. Alan Fergant ("the Younger" in Breton language) *Alan of Tewkesbury, 12th century abbott *Alan of Lynn (c. 1348–1423), 15th cent ... [...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] |
Glyn Shaw
Glyndwr Shaw (11 April 1951 – 10 May 2022) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played representative level rugby union for Wales, and at club level for Neath RFC, as a prop and representative level rugby league for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Widnes, Wigan, Warrington and Rochdale Hornets, as a , or . Background Shaw was born in Rhigos, Wales. Playing career Rugby Union Shaw started his career at seven sisters rfc in the Dulais valley at junior and youth level. Shaw fist appeared for Neath in 1970 and in 1972 he won his first caps for Wales in 1972 against New Zealand. A further 11 caps followed, in 1973 against England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Australia, in 1974 against Scotland, Ireland, France, and England, and in 1977 against Ireland, and France. In 1972 he was a member of Neath squad that won the inaugural WRU Challenge Cup beating Llanelli 15–9. Rugby Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
