Bob Jackson (rugby league, born 1960) explained

Bob Jackson
Fullname:Robert Jackson
Birth Date:1960 8, df=y
Birth Place:Australia
Club1:Penrith Panthers
Year1start:1982
Year1end:83
Appearances1:10
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Club2:Fulham
Year2start:1984
Appearances2:8
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Club3:Warrington
Year3start:1984
Year3end:94
Appearances3:228
Tries3:41
Goals3:8
Fieldgoals3:1
Points3:181
Club4:Cronulla Sharks
Year4start:1986
Appearances4:8
Tries4:1
Goals4:4
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:12
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

Robert Jackson (born 13 August 1960) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Penrith Panthers, Fulham, Warrington and the Cronulla Sharks.

Playing career

Early career

Born in Australia, Jackson grew up in Lalor Park, New South Wales.[2] He started his rugby league career with Penrith Panthers, making 10 first grade appearances between 1982 and 1983.

In 1984, he moved to England, playing eight games for Fulham in the 1983–84 season.

Warrington

Jackson returned to England the following season, joining Warrington. He went on to make over 200 appearances in ten years at the club. He also returned to Australia during the 1986 NSWRL season, making eight appearances for Cronulla Sharks.

While at Warrington, Jackson won the 1985–86 Rugby League Premiership with the club, scoring a try in a 38–10 against Halifax, and also won the 1989–90 Lancashire Cup, scoring two tries in a man-of-the-match performance against Oldham.

He was forced to retire in 1994 due to a neck injury.[3]

Personal life

After retiring from the sport, Jackson returned to Australia.

In 2016, he was inducted into Warrington's Hall of Fame.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Jackson . Rugby League Project . 31 October 2022.
  2. Web site: One of Blacktown's Finest : Rob "Jacko" Jackson . Blacktown City Independent . 31 October 2022.
  3. News: Tragedy mars win by Hislop . The Observer . 20 November 1994 . London . 48 . .
  4. Web site: Warrington Wolves legend Bob Jackson inducted into club's Hall of Fame during visit from Australia . Warrington Guardian . 31 October 2022 . 2 June 2016.