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1925–26 Lancashire Cup
The 1925–26 Lancashire Cup was the eighteenth tournament in the history of this regional rugby league competition, and another new name was added to the trophy. This time it was the turn of Swinton Lions, Swinton, one of the founding members of the Rugby Football League, Northern Union, whose previous best had been as runners up to Oldham R.L.F.C., Oldham in 1910 Yorkshire Cup, 1910. Background The number of teams entering this year's competition remained at 13 which resulted in 3 byes in the first round. Competition and results Round 1 Involved 5 matches (with three byes) and 13 clubs Round 2 – quarterfinals Round 3 – semifinals Final The final was due to be played on Saturday, 21 November 1925 but was postponed due to bad weather, in this case fog. The weather during that short period was atrocious and in fact Wigan had 5 matches postponed due to either a waterlogged pitch, a frozen pitch, fog or other bad weather in the four-week period from early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swinton Lions
The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the RFL League 1 . The club has won the Rugby Football League Championship, Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton RLFC. History Early years The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up Rugby football in the winter to keep fit. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. In 1871, they joined the Rugby Football Union as Swinton and Pendlebury F.C., playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. This rise in stature was surprising because Municipal Borough of Swinton and Pendlebury, Swinton and Pendlebury was a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broughton Rangers
Broughton Rangers were one of the twenty-one rugby clubs which met at the George Hotel, Huddersfield, in 1895 to form the Northern Rugby Football Union. They were originally based in Broughton, Salford, but in 1933 moved to Gorton, Manchester to play at the Belle Vue Stadium, and were renamed Belle Vue Rangers in 1946. The club folded in 1955. History 1877–1905: Foundation The club was founded in 1877 as Broughton and added Rangers for its second season. The club's headquarters was the Bridge Inn on Lower Broughton Road and home games were played at Wheater's Field. On 15 December 1888, Rangers lost to New Zealand Natives 8–0. From 1892 the headquarters was the Grosvenor Hotel on the corner of Great Clowes Street and Clarence Street. A motion to join the Northern Union was moved by the club captain and carried unanimously. Broughton Rangers was one of 21 clubs which met at the George Hotel, Huddersfield on 29 August 1895 and formed the Northern Rugby Football Union. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attie Van Heerden
Adriaan "Attie" Jacobus van Heerden (10 March 1898 – 14 October 1965) was a South African Olympian 400-metre hurdler, rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for South Africa (Springboks), at provincial level for Western Province and Transvaal, and at university level for Stellenbosch University, as a Wing, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan and Leigh, as a . Attie van Heerden played for Wigan in the same era as fellow South African Afrikaner David Booysen. Olympic appearance Born 10 March 1898 in Boshof, Free State, Attie van Heerden participated in the 400-metre hurdles in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He was eliminated at Round One, Heat Two as he did not finish. Attie van Heerden's personal best for the 400-metre hurdles was 57.9 seconds set in 1920. Attie van Heerden was crowned as the South African champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Booysen (rugby League)
David Booysen was a South African Afrikaner professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or . David Booysen played for Wigan in the same era as fellow South African Afrikaner Attie van Heerden. Playing career International honours David Booysen won cap(s) for Other Nationalities while at Wigan against England. Championship final appearances David Booysen played in Wigan's 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926. County League appearances David Booysen played in Wigan's victory in the Lancashire League during the 1925–26 season. County Cup Final appearances David Booysen played at in Wigan's 11-15 defeat by Swinton in the 1925–26 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff A cliff is a vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliff, Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Evans (rugby League)
John Evans (23 September 1897 – 20 March 1940) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Swinton, as a . Playing career Swinton Evans debuted for Swinton in 1921. He played in Swinton's 0–17 defeat by St Helens Recs in the 1923 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923, played left-, and scored a try in the 15–11 victory over Wigan in the 1925 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Wednesday 9 December 1925 (postponed from Saturday 21 November 1925 due to fog), and played left- in the 5–2 victory over Wigan in the 1927 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1927–28 season at Watersheddings, Oldham on Saturday 19 November 1927. International honours Evans won caps for England while at Swinton in 1925 against Wales (2 matches), in 1926 against Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Howley
Thomas Howley (1895 – 21 July 1974) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Ebbw Vale RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or . Playing career International honours Thomas Howley won 4 caps for Wales (RL) in 1921–1925 while at Wigan, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Wigan in 1924 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (3 matches). Championship final appearances Thomas Howley played right- and scored a drop goal in Wigan's 13-2 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922, and played right- and scored a 2- tries in the 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926. County Cup Final appearances Thomas Howley pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Halsall
Hector Halsall (20 August 1900 – October 1966) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and coached in the 1930 and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Swinton (captain), as a , and coached at club level for Barrow. Background Halsall was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England, after retiring from playing, he worked as a trainer at Barrow for 18 years, he died aged 66 in Wigan Infirmary, Wigan. Playing career Swinton Halsall made his début for Swinton on 6 November 1920. Halsall played right- and was captain in Swinton's 0–17 defeat by St Helens Recs in the 1923 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on 24 November 1923. He then played right- and was captain in the 15–11 victory over Wigan in the 1925 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on 9 December 1925 (postponed from Saturday 21 November 1925 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Ring
John Ring (13 November 1900 – 10 November 1984) was a Welsh List of dual-code rugby internationals, dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales national rugby union team, Wales, and at club level for Aberavon Quins RFC and Aberavon RFC, as a Rugby union positions#Wing, wing, and representative level rugby league (RL) for England national rugby league team, England and Wales national rugby league team, Wales, and at club level for Wigan Warriors, Wigan and Rochdale Hornets, as a . Playing career Rugby Union Career (Mainly from "The History of the Aberavon Wizards") He played for Aberavon for 3 years (Seasons 1919-20, 1920-21 & 1921-22) during the course of which he scored a Club record 125 Tries, including 7 (or possibly 8) in one game. He made a single appearance for Wales in 1922 versus England where he scored the only try of the game in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
