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Billy Banks (rugby)
William Martin Banks (11 January 1925 – August 1991) was a Welsh rugby union and World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Maesteg RFC, as a scrum-half, i.e. number 9, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, Wales, Other Nationalities, British Empire and Combined Nationalities, and at club level for Leeds, Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 558), Huddersfield, Whitehaven and Salford, as a , or , i.e. number 6, or 7. Background Billy Banks was born in Maesteg, Wales in 1925. After his rugby league career ended, he became a taxi driver in Huddersfield. He returned frequently to Maesteg to visit family and friends. He died in 1991 aged 66 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours Billy Banks represented Combined Nationalities and scored a try in the 15-19 defeat by France at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on Sunday 3 January 1954, won 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maesteg
Maesteg is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Maesteg lies at the northernmost end of the Llynfi Valley, close to the border with Neath Port Talbot. In 2011, Maesteg had a population of 20,612. The English translation of Maesteg is 'fair field'. Historically a part of Glamorgan, the growth of the town started with the opening of ironworks in the 1820s, and 1830s. Once a coal mining area, the last pit closed in 1985. With the decline of the coal industry and, more recently, the closure of one large factory producing cosmetics and another manufacturing vehicle components, the valley has become a residential/dormitory area for the Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff journey to work areas. 11% (1,867 out of 20,702) of the town's population speak Welsh with 27.9% of 3-15 year olds speaking the language. It is one of the few areas of Wales where the traditional Mari Lwyd is still celebrated during Christmas. The community of Maesteg had a population of 17,580 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Wakefield Trinity Players
This is a list of Wakefield Trinity players. Wakefield Trinity are an English rugby league club. As of 31 November 2016, the club has had 1,377 players. Prior to 1895 the club played rugby union and these players are listed separately. Post-1895 rugby league players ''Statistics correct as of 30 September 2016'' *^¹ = Played For Wakefield Trinity (Wildcats) During More Than One Period *^² = Prior to the 1974–75 season all goals, whether; conversions, penalties, or drop-goals, scored two points, consequently prior to this date drop-goals were often not explicitly documented, and "0 ^²" indicates that drop-goals may not have been recorded, rather than no drop-goals scored. In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic Field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points. *BBC = BBC2 Floodlit Trophy *CC = Challenge Cup *CF = Championship Final *CM = Captain Morgan Trophy *RT = League Cup, i.e. Player's No. 6, John Player (Special), Regal Trophy *YC = Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McKeown (rugby League)
Rugby League Fact Book (1991) by Robert Gate, page 124, published by Guinness Publishing Ltd John J. McKeown (5 February 1926 – 5 September 2006), also known by the nicknames of "J.J.", and "Mac", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Cumberland, and at club level for Whitehaven, as a left-footed toe-end style (rather than round the corner style) goal-kicking , i.e. number 1. Background John McKeown's birth was registered in Flimby, Cumberland, England, he died aged 80, his funeral service was held at St Nicholas' Church, Flimby, on Tuesday 19 September 2006, followed by cremation at Distington, Cumbria, England. Playing career International honours John McKeown represented Great Britain while at Whitehaven in 1956 against France (non-Test match).Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008 age-110'. Rugby League Journal Publishing. Along with Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Kelly (rugby League)
Robert 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 (captain 1956–57 season), and Batley, as a , or , and coached at club level for Batley. Playing career International honours Bob Kelly won caps for Other Nationalities while at Wakefield Trinity in 1955 against England, and France, and represented Great Britain while at Wakefield Trinity in 1956 against France (non-Test match).Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008 age-110'. Rugby League Journal Publishing. Along with William "Billy" Banks, Edward "Ted" Cahill, Gordon Haynes, Keith Holliday, William "Billy" Ivison, John McKeown, George Parsons and Edward "Ted" Slevin, Bob Kelly's only Great Britain appearance came against France prior to 1957, these matches were not considered as Test matches by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Ivison
William Ivison (5 June 1920 – 12 March 2000) was an English professional association football and rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level association football (soccer), for Gillingham F.C., and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, England and Cumberland and at club level for Workington Town, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums. Background Billy Ivison was born in Hensingham, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 79 in Hensingham, Cumbria, England. Playing career International honours Billy Ivison won caps for England while at Workington Town in 1949 against Wales, and Other Nationalities, in 1951 against Other Nationalities, in 1952 against Other Nationalities,. Billy Ivison represented Great Britain while at Workington Town in 1952 against France (non-Test matches).Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008 age-110'. Rugby League Journal Publishing. Along with William "Billy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Holliday
Keith Holliday (6 April 1934 – 9 March 2017) was an English 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 Yorkshire (captain), and at club level for Eastmoor ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 600) (captain), and Bramley, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, or 7, and coached at club level for Bramley. Background Keith Holliday's birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was a pupil at Cathedral School, Wakefield, he worked as a plumber at Wakefield Corporation , he died aged 82 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and his funeral took place at Wakefield Crematorium, Crigglestone, Wakefield at 11am on Monday 3 April 2017. Playing career Wakefield Trinity career One of the most under-rated players in Wakefield Trinity’s history is three-time Wembley winner, Keith Holliday. The wily scrum half was one of the club’s great servants and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Haynes
Gordon Haynes (21 December 1928 – 4 July 2015) 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 Swinton and Oldham as a . Background Gordon Haynes was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England. He played amateur rugby league for Latchford Albion before signing for Swinton. International honours Gordon Haynes represented Great Britain while at Swinton in April 1956 against France (non-Test match) at Odsal Stadium, Bradford. Great Britain won 18-10 in front of a crowd of 10,453.Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008 age-110'. Rugby League Journal Publishing. History of Rugby League Volume 61 1955-56 page 17 edited by Irvin Saxton Along with William "Billy" Banks, Edward "Ted" Cahill, Keith Holliday, William "Billy" Ivison, Robert "Bob" Kelly, John McKeown, George Parsons and Edward "Ted" Slevin, Gordon Haynes' only Great Britain appearance ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Cahill (rugby League)
Edward Cahill (born 1927) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England ( Heritage № 384) and at club level for Vine Tavern ARLFC (in St. Helens), Liverpool Stanley and Rochdale Hornets as a , i.e. number 1. He coached Salford in the 1963-64 season.Salford City Reds A Willows Century (2002) by Graham Morris, published by Vertical Editions, page 115 International honours Ted Cahill won caps for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1953 against France and Other Nationalities. He played for Whites against Reds in a Great Britain tour trial match at Station Road, Swinton on Wednesday 10 March 1954 and kicked a goal in a 20-14 defeat.History of Rugby League Volume 59 1953-54 page 18 edited by Irvin Saxton He was later selected for the tour. Ted Cahill toured Australasia with Great Britain in 1954.Edgar, Harry (2008). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2009 age-66'. Rugby League Jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Helme
https://www.rugbyleaguerecords.com/ Gerard "Gerry" J. Helme (4 April 1923 – 19 December 1981) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, Combined Nationalities and Lancashire, and at club level for Warrington, as a , and coached at club level. Helme played almost all of his club career for Warrington, with whom he won three Championship Finals and two Challenge Cup Finals and became a Warrington Wolves Hall of Fame inductee. Background Helme's birth was registered in Leigh, Lancashire, he was a pupil of St. Joseph’s school, Leigh, and he died aged 58. Playing career Helme made his début for Warrington on Wednesday 29 August 1945. Helme played in Warrington's 15-5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1947-48 Championship Final at Maine Road, Manchester. Helme played in Warrington's 8-14 defeat by Wigan in the 1948–49 Lancashire Cup Final at Statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954 Rugby League World Cup
The 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", SPARC, 2009: 28 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' Parc des Princes before 30,368 spectators. The prime instigators behind the idea of holding a rugby league world cup were the French, who were short of money following the seizing of their assets by French rugby union in the Second World War. The first rugby league world cup was an unqualified success. It was played in a uniformly good spirit, provided an excellent standard of play and was a fitting celebration of France's 20th anniversary as a rugby league-playing nation. The trophy, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Test Match (rugby League)
A test match in rugby league football is a representative match between teams representing members of the Rugby League International Federation. The definition of a test match differs from that of an international match. An international match can be played "between senior/open age or restricted age-level teams from different countries". Recognition Members of the international governing body can make their own recognition of a match as having test status. It is possible for a match to be considered a test by one side but not the other. Matches may also be given test status retrospectively by their governing bodies. A notable instance of a different in opinions of the status of past matches is a consequence of the Super League war. The Australian Rugby League does not recognise the games played in 1997 by the Australian Super League side against Great Britain and New Zealand. The three sides were representing members of the Super League International Board, the ARL's rival. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyon
Lyon,, ; Occitan: ''Lion'', hist. ''Lionés'' also spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city and second-largest metropolitan area of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, southeast of Paris, north of Marseille, southwest of Geneva, northeast of Saint-Étienne. The City of Lyon proper had a population of 522,969 in 2019 within its small municipal territory of , but together with its suburbs and exurbs the Lyon metropolitan area had a population of 2,280,845 that same year, the second most populated in France. Lyon and 58 suburban municipalities have formed since 2015 the Metropolis of Lyon, a directly elected metropolitan authority now in charge of most urban issues, with a population of 1,411,571 in 2019. Lyon is the prefecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and seat of the Departmental Council of Rhône (whose jurisdiction, however, no longer extends over the Metropolis of Lyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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