Bernard John Dwyer (born 20 April 1967) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played in the

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and featured as a . He played for the St Helens and the

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during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in the English game. Dwyer main strengths were viewed as his professional conduct and work rate. His commitment was regarded by observers as exemplary, and this was reflected in his testimonial year at St. Helens where 'the perpetual motion man' was recognised for his work rate. He retired from the sport in 2000. Bernard Dwyer played , and scored 2-

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s in St. Helens' 4-5 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1992–93 season at

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, St. Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992. In 1995, Dwyer was part of the package that brought

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to St. Helens from Bradford Bulls. The deal was a good example of an agreement which suited both parties. Bradford Bulls acquired three solid St. Helens players as well as a quarter of a million pounds. This allowed them to build towards the success they would later enjoy. St. Helens in return acquired the world class that was to facilitate their drive to return the glory days back to the club. Dwyer played for

at hooker in their

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Final defeat by St. Helens. Dwyer played for

at in the

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which was lost to St. Helens. Bernard is married to wife Jackie and has two children, the oldest Kelly lives in Sydney, whilst the youngest Connor plays Rugby League for Widnes.

References

External links

Saints Heritage Society
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Bull Masters - Bernard Dwyer
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dwyer, Bernard 1967 births Living people Bradford Bulls players English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players Rugby league players from St Helens, Merseyside Rugby league second-rows St Helens R.F.C. players Ireland national rugby league team players