Harold Edwards (rugby league)

Harold Edwards (7 September 1909[2] – 1993), also known by the nickname of "The Welsh Bull", was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Wigan and Bradford Northern, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.[1][3][4]

Harold Edwards
Personal information
Full nameHarold George Edwards
Born7 September 1909
Risca, Wales
Died1993 (aged 83–84)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1933–37 Wigan 144 8 24
1937–40 Bradford Northern
Total 144 8 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1935–38 Wales 2
Source: [1]

Background

Harold Edwards as born in Risca, Wales, and he died aged c. 83–84.

Playing career

International honours

Edwards won 2 caps for Wales in 1935–1938 while at Wigan, and Bradford Northern.[1]

Championship Final appearances

Edwards played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 15-3 victory over Salford in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934.[5]

Notable tour matches

Edwards played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 30-27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.[6]

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References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  4. "Statistics at rugbyleague.wales". rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. "1933–1934 Championship Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  6. "1934 Tour Match: Wigan 30 France 27". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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