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List Of Widnes Vikings Players
Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club based in Widnes, Lancashire. The following is a list former and current Widnes Vikings players across various metrics who have played for the club since the formation of the Northern Union in 1895. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Players with 100+ caps Players earning international caps whilst at Widnes Represented Great Britain * Michael "Mick" Adams * John Basnett * Keith Bentley * Michael "Mick" Burke *Frank Collier * Andy Currier * Jonathan Davies * John Devereux * Ray Dutton *David Eckersley *Keith Elwell * Richard Eyres * John Fieldhouse *Ian Hare *Alec Higgins *Fred Higgins * Leslie "Les" Holliday * Eric Hughes * David Hulme * Paul Hulme * Leslie "Les" Gorley * Arthur 'Chick' Johnson *George Kemel * Dennis O'Neill * Thomas "Tommy" McCue * Steve McCurrie * James "Jim" Measures * 'Big' Jim Mills *Frank Myler * Anthony "Tony" Myler * George Nicholls *Martin Offiah * Michael "Mike" O'Neill * Harry Pinner * Nat Silco ... [...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] |
Keith Elwell
Keith Elwell (12 February 1950), also known by the nicknames of "The Mole", "Chiefy", and "The Ubiquitous Elwell", 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 Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and on loan to Barrow, as a or , i.e. number 1, or 9. Background Elwell's birth was registered in Warrington district, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours Keith Elwell won caps for England while at Widnes in 1978 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and in 1980 against New Zealand (2 matches). Challenge Cup Final appearances Keith Elwell played in Widnes' 14–7 victory over Warrington in the 1974-75 Challenge Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1975, in front of a crowd of 85,998, played , and scored a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis O'Neill (rugby League)
Dennis O'Neill is a World Cup winning former 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 . Playing career Club career Dennis O'Neill played , and scored a try in Widnes 8–15 defeat by Wigan in the 1971–72 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1970–71 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 August 1971, and played right- in the 6-2 victory over Salford in the 1974–75 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Central Park (Wigan), Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 2 November 1974. Dennis O'Neill played in Widnes' 7–15 defeat by Bramley RLFC, Bramley in the 1973 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1973–74 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1973–74 season at Halton Stadium, Naughton Park, Widnes on Tuesday 18 December 1973. Dennis O'Neill played right- in Widnes' 2–3 defeat by Bradford Bulls, Bradford Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Kemel
George Kemel (1931 – 14 October 2021) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, as a . Playing career International honours George Kemel won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1965 against New Zealand (2 matches). Challenge Cup Final appearances George Kemel played in Widnes' 13–5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1964 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo ... on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kemel, George 1931 births 2021 deaths English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Rugby league h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Johnson (rugby League)
Arthur "Chick" Johnson (born 28 October 1890) was an English 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 Widnes and Warrington, as a , or , during the era of contested scrums. Arthur Johnson inherited his nickname of 'Chick' from his father, the rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s for Lancashire, and Widnes; Old 'Chick' (James "Jim") Johnson. Playing career International honours On the 1914 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, Widnes provided Jack O'Garra, from a well-known footballing family, and Arthur "Chick" Johnson a renowned as an exponent of the long-dead art of dribbling a rugby ball. He was a forward playing out of position on the . With 20 minutes left in the game he dribbled the ball from inside his own half, beating Australia's , Howard Hallett, to score a try, in what became known as the Rorke's Drift Test. Johnson, gained a ca ... [...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] |
Paul Hulme
Paul Hulme (born 19 April 1966) 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 the Widnes Vikings (two spells), Warrington Wolves (captain) and Swinton Lions as a , or . Playing career International honours While at Widnes Hulme was selected to go on the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour. He won caps for Great Britain in against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand. He was also selected to go on the 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, playing against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1992 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand. World Club Challenge appearances Paul Hulme played right- in Widnes' 30-18 victory over Canberra Raiders in the 1989 World Club Challenge at Old Trafford, Manchester on Wednesday 4 October 1989. John Player Special/Regal Trophy final appearances Paul Hulme played as an interchange/ substitute (replacing Emosi Ko ... [...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] |
Eric Hughes (rugby, Born 1950)
Eric Hughes (born 17 October 1950) is a retired English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached rugby league in the 1980s and 1990s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England (Under-15s), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Widnes ( Heritage №), Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ( Heritage № 418), St Helens ( Heritage № 984) and the Rochdale Hornets, as a or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, or 6, and coached at club level for Widnes, Rochdale Hornets, St Helens, Leigh and the Wigan Warriors. He unwittingly added confusion to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team as he was unrelated but played at the same time as the three Australian brothers named Hughes; Garry, Graeme and Mark. Background Eric Hughes' birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England, he was a pupil at Wade Deacon Grammar School, he was later an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Holliday
Leslie "Les" W. Holliday (born 8 August 1962) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Cumbria, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLF(in Pendlebury), Swinton (captain), Halifax, Widnes and Dewsbury, as a or , i.e. number 11 or 12 or 13, and coached at club level for Swinton. Background Les Holliday was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, he was a pupil at Cromwell Road School in Pendlebury. Playing career International honours Les Holliday won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1991 against France, and in 1992 against France (2 matches). County honours Les Holliday represented Cumbria. Challenge Cup Final appearance Les Holliday played left- for Halifax in the 12-32 defeat by Wigan in the 1988 Challenge Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1988. County Cup Final appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Higgins
Fred Higgins is an English former 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 Widnes, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. He also appeared for Wigan as a World War II guest player. Playing career International honours Fred Higgins won caps for England while at Widnes in 1945 against Wales, in 1949 against France, in 1950 against Wales (2 matches), and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1950 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1951 against New Zealand. County Cup Final appearances Fred Higgins played right-, i.e. number 12, in Widnes' 7-3 victory over Wigan in the 1945 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 27 October 1945. Honoured at Widnes Fred Higgins is a Widnes Hall Of Fame Inductee. Genealogical information Fred Higgins i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alec Higgins
Alec Higgins (birth registered fourth ¼ 1908 – third ¼ 1965) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, British Empire and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or, 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Background Higgins' birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, and his death aged 56 was registered in Widnes district, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours Higgins represented for British Empire while at Widnes in 1937 against France, and won caps for England while at Widnes in 1936 against Wales, in 1937 against France, in 1938 against Wales, and France, in 1938 against Wales, in 1939 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1937 against Australia (2 matches). Challenge Cup Final appearances Higgins played in Widnes' 18-5 victory over Keighley in the 1936–3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
