William Griffin (rugby) explained

First:RU
Bill Griffin
Fullname:William A. Griffin[1]
Birth Date:unknown
Birth Place:Wales
Ru Club1:Abertillery RFC
Ru Year1start:≤1951
Ru Year1end:1951
Club1:Huddersfield
Year1start:1951
Year1end:57
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:1952
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Retired:yes
Source:[2]

William "Bill" Griffin (birth year unknown) is a Welsh former rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Abertillery RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a .[2] [3]

Rugby union

Griffin started his career in rugby union, where he played for Abertillery. In his final season at the club, he was the club's leading goal- and try-scorer.[4]

Rugby league

In June 1951, Griffin switched to rugby league and joined Huddersfield. He made his début in August 1951 against Halifax. He spent his entire rugby league career with the club, announcing his retirement during the 1956–57 season.[5]

International honours

In rugby league, Griffin won one cap for Wales while at Huddersfield in 1952 against France.[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Bill Griffin played at in Huddersfield's 18-8 victory over Batley in the 1952 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 November 1952.

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1952 Fartown Rugby League Yearbook. H.C. & A.C. Supporters Club. 28.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 108–114.
  4. McCorquodale, London S.E (25 April 1953). The Rugby League Challenge Cup Competition - Final Tie - Huddersfield v St. Helens - Match Programme. Wembley Stadium Ltd. ISBN n/a
  5. Book: 1957 Fartown Rugby League Yearbook. H.C. & A.C. Supporters Club. 26.