Keiron O'Loughlin (born 13 March 1953) is an English former professional

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footballer who played for Wigan,

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, Widnes,

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and Leigh. He is the father of

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international Sean O'Loughlin and grandfather of England rugby union player Owen Farrell.

Background

O'Loughlin was born in Wigan,

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, England.

Genealogical information

O'Loughlin is the father of the rugby league player Sean O'Loughlin, the brother of Kevin O'Loughlin, (the rugby league , or who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s for Wigan, Swinton and Blackpool Borough), and the grandfather of the rugby union footballer Owen Farrell.

Playing career

County honours

O'Loughlin represented Lancashire five times between 1971 and 1985.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

O'Loughlin played at in Widnes 14-14 draw with Hull F.C. in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Wembley Stadium,

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on Saturday 1 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 92,147, played at in the 9-18 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1982 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1981–82 season at

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on Wednesday 19 May 1982, in front of a crowd of 41,171, and played in the 19-6 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Challenge Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Wembley Stadium,

on Saturday 5 May 1984, in front of a crowd of 80,116.

County Cup Final appearances

O'Loughlin played at , and scored two tries in Wigan's 19-9 victory over

in the 1973 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 13 October 1973, and played at in Widnes' 8-12 defeat by Barrow in the 1983 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 1 October 1983.

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

O'Loughlin played at in Widnes' 10-18 defeat by

in the 1983–84 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 14 January 1984.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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