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1989–90 Rugby League Premiership
The 1989–90 Rugby League Premiership was the 16th 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:1989-90 Rugby League Premiership 1990 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] |
Phil McKenzie
Phil McKenzie (born 13 June 1963) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker in the 1980s and 1990s. He started his career in his home country, playing for Illawarra Steelers for two years before moving to England, where he played for Rochdale Hornets, Widnes and Workington Town. Playing career Representative career Although born in Australia, McKenzie was eligible to play for Great Britain through his Scottish-born father. Despite making himself available for selection however, McKenzie never appeared for Great Britain. County Cup Final appearances Phil McKenzie played in Widnes' 24-18 victory over Salford in the 1990 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 29 September 1990. John Player Special Trophy Final appearances Phil McKenzie played in Widnes' 6-12 defeat by Wigan in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton Bolton ( , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Francis (rugby League)
Richard Francis may refer to: * Richard Francis (cricketer), English cricketer * Richard Powell Francis (1860–1894), first Australian to graduate from Balliol College, died after rescuing others in the 1893 Brisbane flood * Dick Francis Richard Stanley Francis (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England. After wartime service in the RAF, Francis became a full-time jump-jockey, winn ... (Richard Stanley Francis, 1920–2010), British crime writer and jockey * Richard Francis (broadcaster) (Sir Richard Trevor Langford Francis, 1934–1992), British broadcaster {{hndis, Francis, Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Marchant (rugby League)
Tony Marchant (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford (two spells), Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Bradford Northern and Dewsbury, as a , or . Background Tony Marchant's birth was registered in Castleford district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He is the son of Alan Marchant, and brother of Billy Marchant, both of whom were rugby league professionals. Playing career Castleford Tony Marchant played at in Castleford's 2-13 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1983 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1983, played at and scored two tries in the 18-22 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1985 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 27 October 1985, played at in the 31-24 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1986 Yorkshire Cup Final durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve McGowan
Steve McGowan is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Bradford Northern, North Sydney and Wakefield Trinity, as a . Playing career Bradford Northern McGowan played in Bradford Northern's 12–12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, played , in the 11–2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played , in the 20–14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday 5 November 1989. McGowan played , in Bradford Northern's 15–8 defeat by Wigan in the 1992–93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993. Steve McGowan's Testimonial match at Bradford Northern took place in 1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Cordle
Gerald "Gerry" M. Cordle (born 29 September 1960) is a Welsh former rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Cardiff RFC, as a Wing, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Bradford Northern and South Wales (loan), as a . Early life Cordle was born in Cardiff, Wales to a Barbadian father, and was educated at St Mary the Virgin School and Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School. Playing career Rugby union Having mostly played football in his youth, Cordle was a relative latecomer to rugby, and did not play his first senior game until the age of 19. He started out at local club Butetown after a friend persuaded him to play. After trials with Glamorgan Wanderers and Cardiff RFC, Cordle opted to join the latter. He made his first team debut for Cardiff in September 1982 against Neath RFC. Between 1982 and 1989, Cordle went on to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Wilkinson (rugby League)
Ian Wilkinson (born 3 September 1960) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non- Test matches), and Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Halifax and Bradford Northern, as a , or . Background Wilkinson was born in Hemsworth, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Leeds Wilkinson played at in Leeds' 4–15 defeat by Wigan in the 1982–83 John Player Trophy Final during the 1982–83 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1983, and played in the 18–10 victory over Widnes in the 1983–84 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 14 January 1984. Halifax Wilkinson played at in Halifax's 12–32 defeat by Wigan in the 1987–88 Challenge Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1988. Bradford Northern In December 1988, Wilkins ... [...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] |
Joe Grima (rugby League)
Joe Grima (born 18 September 1960) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for Swinton, Widnes and the Keighley Cougars. Playing career Swinton Grima was signed by Swinton in October 1985. In 1987, he helped the team win promotion from the Second Division, and also played in the inaugural Second Division Premiership final, scoring a try in a 27–10 win against Hunslet. Widnes Grima spent four years at Widnes, and was part of the squad that won the 1989 World Club Challenge against the Canberra Raiders. Grima played right- in Widnes' 6–12 defeat by Wigan in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989, and was a substitute in the 24–0 victory over Leeds in the 1991–92 Regal Trophy Final during the 1991–92 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 11 January 1992. Personal life After retiring, Grima lived in Skipton, North Yorkshire North Yorks ... [...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] |
Paul Hulme
Paul Hulme (born 19 April 1966) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for the Widnes Vikings (two spells), Warrington Wolves (captain) and Swinton Lions as a , or . Playing career International honours While at Widnes Hulme was selected to go on the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour. He won caps for Great Britain in against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand. He was also selected to go on the 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, playing against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1992 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand. World Club Challenge appearances Paul Hulme played right- in Widnes' 30-18 victory over Canberra Raiders in the 1989 World Club Challenge at Old Trafford, Manchester on Wednesday 4 October 1989. John Player Special/Regal Trophy final appearances Paul Hulme appeared as a substitute (replacing Emosi Koloto) in Wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Eyres
Richard 'Richie' Eyres (born 7 December 1964) is an English-born former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played international rugby league for Great Britain, England and Wales, and at club level for Blackbrook ARLFC, St Helens, Widnes St. Maries ARLFC, Widnes (two spells), Leeds, Warrington Wolves, Sheffield Eagles and Rochdale Hornets, as a , or , and club level rugby union for Neath RFC, Neath and Coventry R.F.C., Coventry. Background Richie Eyres was born in St Helens, Merseyside, St Helens, Lancashire, England, he has Welsh people, Welsh ancestors, and eligible to play for Wales due to the Grandfather rule, grandparent rule. Playing career Widnes Eyres played and scored a try in Widnes' 30–18 victory over Canberra Raiders in the 1989 World Club Challenge at Old Trafford, Manchester on Wednesday 4 October 1989. He played for Widnes in the 1993 Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors, Wigan, scoring a try in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |