Joseph Richards (rugby) explained

Joseph Richards
Fullname:Joseph Richards
Birth Date:1868
Birth Place:Bedworth, England
Position:Forwards
Clubs1:Bradford FC
Repteam1:England[1]
Repyears1:1891
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Joseph Richards was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford FC,[2] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford FC was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.

Background

Joseph Richards was born in Bedworth, Warwickshire.[1]

Playing career

Joseph Richards won caps for England while at Bradford FC in 1891 against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU). en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 178.