George E. Saddington (second ¼ 1905 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England and

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, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and York, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

George Saddington's birth was registered in

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district,

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, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

International honours

George Saddington represented

in 1934 against France, and won caps for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1934 against Australia, and while at York in 1934 against France.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Saddington, George 1905 births England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Hull Kingston Rovers players People from Sculcoates Rugby league second-rows Rugby League XIII players Rugby league players from Kingston upon Hull Year of death missing York Wasps players