Derek Hallas (born ) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and

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Background

Derek Hallas was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he was a pupil at Hunslet Carr County Primary School, Hunslet.

Playing career

International honours

Derek Hallas won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Leeds in 1961 against France, and New Zealand.

County honours

Derek Hallas represented Yorkshire (RU) while at Roundhay, and represented Yorkshire (RL) while at Keighley.

Championship final appearances

Derek Hallas played right-, i.e. number 3, and scored two tries, in Leeds' 25-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at

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on Saturday 20 May 1961, in front of a crowd of 52,177.

Club career

Derek Hallas played rugby union for Roundhay RFC, switching code to rugby league, he signed for Keighley in December 1953, signing for Leeds in January 1959 for £4,000 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £195,800 in 2016), he resigned for Keighley in October 1962 for £3,000 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £124,100 in 2016), before signing for Paramatta in April 1963.

References

External links

Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk (statistics currently missing due to not having appeared for both Great Britain, and England)Keighley Into the 1960sRugby league legends help school Lindley pupils at Huddersfield UniversityLeeds' first Championship win1961–1970: The Holy Grail is capturedLeeds – Club History, Facts and Figures

Photograph "1961 Leeds v Warrington" at rlhp.co.ukDerek HallasInterview With Derek Hallas

Tributes paid to former Leeds Rhinos’ winger Wilf RosenbergLegend Derek Hallas can't wait for new Keighley Cougars eraLegend Derek Hallas can't wait for new Keighley Cougars eraCougars And Rhinos To Honour Former Player
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