Dave Dyas

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David Dyas
Personal information
Full nameDavid Dyas
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1973–78/79 Featherstone Rovers 78+6240072
≤1984–≥85 Bramley
Total84240072
Source: [1]

David Dyas is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Bramley, as a wing. [1]

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Playing career

Dyas made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 7 January 1973. [2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Dyas played on the wing in Featherstone Rovers' 9-24 defeat by Warrington in the 1974 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1974, in front of a crowd of 77,400.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952