John Wilson (rugby league, born 1978) explained

John Wilson
Fullname:John Wilson
Birth Date:2 July 1978
Birth Place:Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Weight:93kg (205lb)
Club1:Parramatta Eels
Year1start:2000
Appearances1:3
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Wests Tigers
Year2start:2001
Year2end:05
Appearances2:62
Tries2:30
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:120
Club3:Catalans Dragons
Year3start:2006
Year3end:08
Appearances3:69
Tries3:23
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:92
Teama:France
Yearastart:2008
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:2
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:8
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:18 January 2019

John Wilson (born 2 July 1978) is a former France international rugby league footballer who last played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Wilson previously played for the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). Wilson's usual position was, but he had mainly played as a for the Catalans Dragons.

Background

Wilson was born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.

Playing career

Wilson was one of the most experienced campaigners in the fledgling Dragons outfit. Nicknamed 'Sergeant' by English Dragons followers after the Dad's Army character, he was a popular figure with fans.[2]

Wilson was named in the France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3]

Career highlights

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/John_Wilson__WT_/summary.html RLP
  2. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  3. Web site: France name official squad . RLWC2008 . 24 September 2008 . 3 October 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080930072635/http://www.rlwc08.com/news/news/archive/2008/09/24/france-name-official-squad.aspx . 30 September 2008 .