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1975–76 Challenge Cup
The 1975–76 Challenge Cup was the 75th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by St Helens R.F.C., St Helens and Widnes Vikings, Widnes at Wembley Stadium (1923), Wembley. St Helens R.F.C., St Helens beat Widnes Vikings, Widnes 20–5 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 89,982. The winner of the Lance Todd Trophy was St Helens , Geoff Pimblett. This was St Helens’ fifth Cup final win in eight Final appearances. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References External linksChallenge Cup official websiteat Rugby League Project1976 Challenge Cup final at saints.org.uk {{DEFAULTSORT:1975-76 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup 1976 in English rugby league, Challenge Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kel Coslett
Thomas Kelvin Coslett (born 14 January 1942) is a Welsh former dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached rugby league in the 1970s and 1980s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Aberavon RFC and Llanelli RFC, as a goal-kicking full-back, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Other Nationalities, and at club level for St. Helens (captain), and Rochdale Hornets, as a toe-end kicking style (rather than round the corner kicking style) goal-kicking , or , and coached at club level for Rochdale Hornets, Wigan and St. Helens. Background Coslett was born in Bynea, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Rugby union Coslett made his international rugby union début for Wales as a full-back in the 1962 Five Nations Championship match against England. He also appeared that year in the Test matches against Scotland and France, before shifting to the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Eckersley
David Eckersley (born 10 October 1948) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Leigh, St Helens, Widnes, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Fulham RLFC, as a goal-kicking or . Background Eckersley was born in Leigh, Lancashire, and as of 2012, he lives in Sydney, Australia. Playing career Leigh Eckersley played in Leigh's 11–6 victory over Wigan in the 1969 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1969–70 season at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 16 December 1969. Eckersley played in Leigh's 2–11 defeat by Swinton in the 1969 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1969–70 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 1 November 1969, and played , and scored a try in the 7–4 victory over St. Helens in the 1970 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1970–71 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 28 November 1970. Eckersley playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Jenkins
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Mick George
Derek Michael George is an English former rugby league footballer who played as a . He played nearly 300 games for Widnes between 1971 and 1982, winning three Challenge Cup medals with the club. Playing career George made his first team debut for Widnes in 1971 after some impressive performances for the 'A' team. He earned a regular place in the first team the following year after scoring two tries in a league game against Wakefield Trinity. George played for Widnes during a successful era, and won five Lancashire Cups with the club ( 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79 and 1979–80), one John Player Trophy in 1975–76, and one Premiership in 1979–80. He also helped Widnes win the league championship in 1977–78. George played for the club at Wembley in four Challenge Cup finals ( 1974–75, 1975–76, 1978–79 and 1980–81), winning three of them, and most notably scoring a try in the 1981 final against Hull Kingston Rovers Hull Kingston Rovers ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Hughes (rugby, Born 1950)
Eric Hughes (born 17 October 1950) is a retired English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached rugby league in the 1980s and 1990s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England (Under-15s), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Widnes, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St Helens and the Rochdale Hornets, as a or , and coached at club level for Widnes, Rochdale Hornets, St Helens, Leigh and Wigan Warriors. He unwittingly added confusion to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team as he was unrelated but played at the same time as the three Australian brothers named Hughes; Garry, Graeme and Mark. Background Born in Widnes, he was a pupil at Wade Deacon Grammar School. He was later an English language teacher at Bankfield School, Widnes, and he was the landlord of The Lion public house, Moulton, Cheshire. His older brother Arthur also play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Prescott (rugby League)
George Alan Prescott (17 June 1927 – 20 September 1998) was an English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and Coach (sport), coached in the 1960s. He played initially at , and then later at or . In 404 matches for St Helens R.F.C., St Helens. Prescott scored 31 tries for a total of 93 points. He played 14 times for Lancashire rugby league team, Lancashire, 12 times for England national rugby league team, England, once for Rugby League XIII, once for British Empire XIII rugby league team, British Empire, and made 31 Great Britain national rugby league team, Great Britain appearances (10 as captain). Background Prescott was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 71 in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England Playing career Prescott made his senior rugby league debut aged 15 for Halifax R.L.F.C., Halifax as a . He was transferred from Halifax to St Helens R.F.C., St. Helens on 11 January 1949 and he made his first team début four days la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Dutton
Raymond "Ray" F. Dutton (born c. 1946) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Runcorn ARLFC, Widnes Rovers ARLFC, Widnes and Whitehaven, as a right-footed toe-end style (rather than round the corner style) goal-kicking , and coached at club level for Whitehaven and Widnes Tigers ARLFC (1981 – ). Background Ray Dutton's birth was registered in Runcorn district, Cheshire, England, he worked as a painter and decorator , as of he worked at the North West Ambulance Service in Widnes, Cheshire, England. Playing career International honours Ray Dutton won caps for England while at Widnes in 1970 against Wales, and France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1970 against New Zealand (2 matches), and in the 1970 Rugby League Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Ashton
Eric Ashton MBE (24 January 1935 – 20 March 2008) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played his whole top flight football career for Wigan along with at times both captaining and coaching them; his position of choice was at . Over the span of his career he came to be known as one of the best centres in the modern game and formed a devastating partnership with Billy Boston somewhat because of this combination he went on to represent the Great Britain national side making his début in 1957. After his retirement from playing rugby league in 1969, Ashton went on to coach Wigan as well as Leeds, St. Helens, England and Great Britain; he also had a brief stint as chairman of St Helens in 1996. He was a member of the St Helens board for fifteen years. Background Ashton was born and brought up in St Helens, Lancashire, England. He began playing rugby league at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel James
Melvyn James (21 February 1948 – 11 December 2022) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Resolven RFC and Swansea RFC, and at representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for St. Helens, as a . Career International honours Mel James won caps for the Wales (RL) while at St. Helens in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against England, in 1978 against France, England, and Australia, in 1979 against France and England, in 1980 against France and England, and in 1981 against France and England (2 matches). James also toured with the 1979 Great Britain side in Australia but did not play in any of the test matches. World Club Challenge Final appearances Mel James was a Substitute in St. Helens 2-25 defeat by the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Glynn
Peter Glynn (7 January 1952 – January 2024) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens and Salford, as a , or . Background Glynn was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England on 7 January 1952. He died in January 2024, at the age of 71. Playing career International honours Glynn won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1979 against Wales, and France. World Club Challenge Final appearances Glynn was a substitute in St. Helens 2-25 defeat by the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 June 1976. Challenge Cup Final appearances Glynn appeared as a substitute (replacing Billy Benyon) and scored two tries in St. Helens' 20-5 victory over Widnes in the 1976 Challenge Cup Final during the 1975–76 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1976. BBC2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hull (rugby League)
David Hull (born 13 March 1951) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for St Helens, Widnes and Fulham RLFC, as a or . Playing career St Helens Hull played at , and scored a try in St. Helens' 22-2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1975 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1975–76 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 16 December 1975. Hull played in St. Helens' 20-5 victory over Widnes in the 1976 Challenge Cup Final during the 1975–76 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1976. Hull played in St. Helens 2-25 defeat by the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 June 1976. Widnes Hull was a substitute in the 12-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1979 Challenge Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979. Hull appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
