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1981–82 Rugby League Premiership
The 1981–82 Rugby League Premiership was the eighth end of season Rugby League Premiership competition. The winners were Widnes Widnes ( ) is an Industrial city, industrial town in the Borough of Halton, Cheshire, England, which at the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses, 2021 census had a population of 62,400. Historic counties of England, Historically in Lancashire, .... First round Semi-finals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:1981-82 Rugby League Premiership 1982 in English rugby league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widnes Vikings
The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the RFL Championship, Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at DCBL Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Rugby Football League, Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings". The club enjoyed a period of success in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, and were frequently described as "Cup Kings" reaching the Challenge Cup Final 7 times in 10 years between 1975 and 1984. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Challenge, World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves. Widnes are the last team other than Wigan, St Helens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike O'Neill (rugby League)
Michael O'Neill (born 29 November 1960) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes (two spells), Rochdale Hornets and Leeds, as a . Background O'Neill was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. Mike is the brother of former rugby league player and coach Steve O'Neill. Playing career Widnes During the 1978–79 season, O'Neill was an unused substitute in Widnes' 16-4 victory over Warrington in the 1978–79 John Player Trophy Final at Knowsley Road, St Helens on Saturday 28 April 1979. He played as a substitute in Widnes' 12-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1978–79 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979, in front of a crowd of 94,218. O'Neill played in Widnes' 19–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1979–80 Premiership Final at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 17 May 1980. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Prendiville
Paul Prendiville (born 10 April 1954) is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Hull F.C. (two spells), Leeds and York, as a or . Playing career Hull F.C. Born in Llanelli, Wales, Prendiville joined Hull F.C. in 1978 from Welsh rugby union side, Bynea. He played on the in Hull's 5–10 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1980 Challenge Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1980, in front of a crowd of 95,000, played on the in the 14–14 draw with Widnes in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 92,147, and played on the in the 18–9 victory over Widnes in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1981–82 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Wednesday 19 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 41,171. Prend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Evans (rugby League)
Steve Evans (6 June 1958 – 16 September 2017) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Hull FC, Bradford Northern and Wakefield Trinity, as a or . Club career Featherstone Rovers Evans joined Featherstone Rovers in 1976 and was a member of the squad that won the 1976–77 Championship. The following season he played on the in Featherstone Rovers' 7–17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977. Steve Evans won caps for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1979–80 season against Cumbria and Lancashire, and during the 1981–82 season as an interchange/ substitute against Cumbria. Hull In 1982 he was transferred to Hull FC for a fee of £70,000. At Hull he appeared in three Challenge Cup finals, the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Leuluai
A'au James Leuluai (born 4 February 1957) is a New Zealand former international rugby league . Background He is the father of former Widnes Vikings player Macgraff Leuluai and Wigan Warriors and New Zealand international Thomas Leuluai, and the uncle of former Leeds Rhinos prop Kylie Leuluai. He is of Samoan descent. Playing career A Mt Wellington junior, in his career Leuluai played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity, Hull FC, Leigh, Ryedale-York and Doncaster. Leuluai also represented the New Zealand national rugby league team and New Zealand Māori. Between 1979 and 1986 he played in 29 test matches for New Zealand. His Hull FC début, alongside fellow débutant Dane O'Hara and Gary Kemble (who had already appeared) came on 27 September 1981 against Castleford. Achievements over the next year included helping Hull to win the John Player Trophy, also being Premiership runners-up, and of course to lift the 1982 Challenge Cup, the first time the Challen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dane O'Hara
Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for New Zealand. Early years O'Hara attended St. Paul's College in Auckland and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings when they amalgamated in 1979. He toured Australia in 1973 with the Auckland under-23 side. Playing career After establishing himself in the Auckland Rugby League competition and representing Auckland, O'Hara moved to England and joined Hull FC in 1981, playing alongside fellow Kiwis Gary Kemble and James Leuluai and then, from 1983, another New Zealand Captain, Fred Ah Kuoi. He began his Hull career on 27 September 1981 when 16,159 turned out to the Boulevard to see both O'Hara and Leuluai début in a 42–24 win (Kemble had already appeared) against Castleford. O'Hara suffered a punctured lung and rib damage after being hit by the knee of a Castleford player. He was fortunate to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Kemble
Gary Edward Kemble (born 23 August 1956), also known by the nickname "Crayfish", is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. He has both played and coached the New Zealand national rugby league team. He is the current head coach of the Papakura Sea Eagles in the Auckland Rugby League. Playing career An Ellerslie club member, Kemble debuted for Auckland in 1976, aged only 19.Coffey and Wood ''The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League'' He then played rugby league at a senior level throughout the 1970s and 1980s, also playing for the Papakura club. His career included a first stint in the UK as a young unknown for New Hunslet in the 1977–78 season. After a successful tour with New Zealand in 1980 however he came to far greater prominence, beginning a lengthy stint with English club Hull FC during a golden period for the club. Debuting v Wakefield Trinity on 30 August 1981, achievements over the next year included; helping Hull to win the John Player Tro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Laughton
Charles Douglas Laughton (13 May 1944 – 16 March 2025) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (captain), winning 15 caps in all, winning a further cap for England, and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, Wigan, Widnes, and Canterbury-Bankstown, as a , or , and coached at club level for Widnes (three spells) and Leeds. Background Laughton was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England on 13 May 1944. He played for St. Paul's the Lowerhouse junior team. He then signed as a professional for St. Helens at the age of 18. Laughton died on 16 March 2025, at the age of 80. Playing career St Helens Laughton played in St Helens' 12–4 victory over Swinton in the 1964 Lancashire Cup Final at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 October 1964. He played loose forward in St Helens' 0-4 defeat by Castleford in the 1965 BBC2 Floodlit T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Whitfield (rugby League)
Fred Whitfield may refer to: * Fred Whitfield (baseball) * Fred Whitfield (rodeo) Fred Whitfield (born August 5, 1967) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in tie-down roping. He won eight Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world championships and three National Finals Rodeo (NFR) aggrega ... * Fred Whitfield (executive) {{hndis, Whitfield, Fred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Myler
Anthony Myler (born 26 September 1960) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s who also became a coach. A Great Britain international representative , he played club football in England for Widnes, with whom he won the Premiership during the 1982–83 season, as well as a stint in Australia with the Balmain Tigers. Tony Myler is the brother of the rugby league footballer John Myler and the uncle of Stephen Myler Playing Myler played for Widnes RUFC Colts before embarking on a professional career with the Widnes rugby league club in 1978. Tony Myler appeared as a substitute (replacing Mick Burke on 59-minutes) in Widnes 14–14 draw with Hull F.C. in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 92,147, was an unused Substitute in the 9–18 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1981–82 season at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mick Adams
Michael Adams (28 September 1951 – 9 March 2017) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and captained Widnes. He played as a or . Background Adams was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 65 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Championship appearances Adams was a member of Widnes championship winning squad of the 1977–78 season. Premiership Final appearances Adams appeared in three premiership finals for Widnes; the 19–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Premiership Final during the 1979–80 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 17 May 1980, the 23–8 victory over Hull F.C. in the Premiership Final during the 1981–82 at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 May 1982, and 22–10 victory over Hull F.C. in the Premiership Final during the 1982–83 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Prescott
Eric Prescott (21 June 1948 – 21 August 2023) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Widnes ICI RUFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens, Salford (two spells), Widnes and Runcorn Highfield, as a or . He was the father of England international rugby league player, Steve Prescott. Background Eric Prescott was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. He died on 21 August 2023, at the age of 75. Playing career St Helens Prescott joined St Helens in 1968 and appeared in his first Championship final in the 1969–70 season when he played on the , and scored two- tries in St. Helens' 24-12 victory over Leeds at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 16 May 1970, The following season he was a substitute (replacing Graham Rees) in St. Helens' 4-7 defeat by Leigh in the 1970 Lancashire Cup Final at Station Road, Swi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |