Richard Russell (rugby league) explained

Richard Russell
Birth Date:1967 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Oldham, Lancashire, England
Club1:Wigan
Year1start:1985
Year1end:89
Appearances1:63
Tries1:12
Goals1:26
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:100
Club2:Oldham
Year2start:1989
Year2end:93
Appearances2:125
Tries2:20
Points2:80
Club3:Castleford Tigers
Year3start:1993
Year3end:98
Appearances3:122
Tries3:13
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:52
Club4:Bramley
Year4start:1999
Appearances4:26
Tries4:0
Goals4:2
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Teama:Great Britain U21
Yearastart:1987
Yearaend:88
Appearancesa:2
Teamb:England
Yearbstart:1995
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Richard Russell (born 24 November 1967) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wigan, Oldham and Castleford Tigers, as a, or .[1] [3]

Playing career

Wigan

Russell made his professional debut for Wigan in 1985. He was used by Wigan as a utility player.[4]

He played on the in Wigan's 8–2 victory over Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the 1987 World Club Challenge at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 7 October 1987.[5]

Russell played on the in Wigan's 28–16 victory Warrington in the 1987 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Sunday 11 October 1987.[6]

Oldham

In July 1989, Russell was signed by his hometown club Oldham for an undisclosed fee.[7] He was initially signed by the club to play as a loose forward, but was also used as a hooker, a role which would eventually become his preferred position.

He played as a substitute, (replacing Duncan Platt) in Oldham's 16–24 defeat by Warrington in the 1989 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 14 October 1989. He also played in the club's 30–29 win against Featherstone Rovers in the 1989–90 Divisional Premiership final.

Castleford

In August 1993, Russell was signed by Castleford in exchange for Shaun Irwin.[8]

Russell played in Castleford' 33–2 victory over Wigan in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.[9]

Russell left the club in 1999 to join Bramley.[10]

International honours

Russell won a cap for England while at Castleford Tigers in 1995 against Wales.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120227102926/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=209. 27 February 2012.
  4. Web site: Hadfield . Dave . Rugby League: Russell is hooked by hooking . The Independent . 8 May 2023 . 22 January 1994.
  5. Web site: 1987 World Club Challenge. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  6. Web site: 1987–1988 Lancashire Cup Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  7. News: Sport in brief . The Guardian . 21 July 1989 . London . 21 . .
  8. News: Young Lions lose Test and series . The Guardian . 2 August 1993 . London . 13 . .
  9. Web site: Wigan 2 – 33 Castleford. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  10. Web site: Rugby League: Lynx face Bramley in big kick-off . Lancashire Telegraph . 8 May 2023 . 6 February 1999.