David Sykes (rugby league)

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David "Dave" Sykes is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers. [1]

Playing career

David Sykes made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Friday 1 January 1988. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952