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Ted Sadler
Edward Sadler (8 May 1910 – 26 December 1992) was an English List of dual-code rugby internationals, dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England national rugby union team, England, and whilst serving with the Royal Corps of Signals for the Army Rugby Union, and representative level rugby league (RL) for England national rugby league team, England, and at club level for Oldham R.L.F.C., Oldham (List of Oldham R.L.F.C. players, Heritage № 296) and Castleford Tigers, Castleford (List of Castleford Tigers players, Heritage № 134). He also appeared for Wigan Warriors, Wigan (List of Wigan Warriors players, Heritage № 459) as a World War II Loan (sports), guest player. Career Rugby union Born in Colchester, Essex, Sadler started his career playing rugby union in the Army. In 1933, he was selected to play for England national rugby union team, England, winning two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colchester
Colchester ( ) is a city in Essex, in the East of England. It had a population of 122,000 in 2011. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade. Situated on the River Colne, Colchester is northeast of London. The city is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than from London Stansted Airport and from the port of Harwich. Attractions in and around the city include Colchester United Football Club, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located just outside the city. Local governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
