Raymond Wilkins (rugby) explained

First:RU
Ray Wilkins
Fullname:Raymond Wilkins
Birth Date:3 October 1950
Birth Place:Neath, Wales
Ru Club1:Aberavon RFC
Ru Year1start:1969
Ru Year1end:71
Club1:Workington Town
Year1start:1971
Year1end:82
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:1977
Appearancesa:2
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:15 June 2012
Source:[1]

Raymond "Ray" Wilkins (born 3 October 1950)[2] is a Welsh former professional rugby footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played rugby union for Aberavon RFC and rugby league for Workington Town and Wales, as a .[1] [3]

Background

Ray Wilkins was born in Neath, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Ray Wilkins won a cap for Wales (RU) at under-15 in 1965, was captain in 1966, and won an under-19 cap in 1969, and won 2 caps for Wales (RL) in 1977 while at Workington Town.[1]

County Cup Final appearances

Ray Wilkins played at, and scored a try in Workington Town's 11-16 defeat by Widnes in the 1976 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 30 October 1976, played, and scored a try in the 16-13 victory over Wigan in the 1977 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 29 October 1977, and played at, and scored a try in the 13-15 defeat by Widnes in the 1978 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 7 October 1978.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 108–114.