Richard Russell (rugby league)

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Richard Russell
Personal information
Born (1967-11-24) 24 November 1967 (age 56)
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Playing information
PositionWing, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1985–89 Wigan 63 12 26 0 100
1989–93 Oldham 125 20 80
1993–98 Castleford Tigers 122 13 0 0 52
1999 Bramley 26 0 2 0 4
Total 336 45 28 0 236
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1987–88 Great Britain U21 2
1995 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]

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 wing, or hooker.[1][4]

Playing career[edit]

Wigan[edit]

Russell made his professional debut for Wigan in 1985. He was used by Wigan as a utility player.[5]

He played on the wing 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.[6]

Russell played on the wing 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.[7]

Oldham[edit]

In July 1989, Russell was signed by his hometown club Oldham for an undisclosed fee.[8] 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.[5]

He played as a substitute, (replacing Fullback 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[edit]

In August 1993, Russell was signed by Castleford in exchange for Shaun Irwin.[9]

Russell played hooker 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.[10]

Russell left the club in 1999 to join Bramley.[11]

International honours[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Player Summary: Richard Russell". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ a b Hadfield, Dave (22 January 1994). "Rugby League: Russell is hooked by hooking". The Independent. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  6. ^ "1987 World Club Challenge". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  7. ^ "1987–1988 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Sport in brief". The Guardian. London. 21 July 1989. p. 21. ProQuest 186918807.
  9. ^ "Young Lions lose Test and series". The Guardian. London. 2 August 1993. p. 13. ProQuest 187418617.
  10. ^ "Wigan 2 – 33 Castleford". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  11. ^ "Rugby League: Lynx face Bramley in big kick-off". Lancashire Telegraph. 6 February 1999. Retrieved 8 May 2023.

External links[edit]

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