Jack Robinson (rugby league)

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Jack Robinson
Personal information
Full nameJack E. Robinson
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
≤1911–≥14 Rochdale Hornets
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1914 Great Britain 21200
Source: [1]

Jack E. Robinson was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets, as a wing. [1] After touring Australasia with Great Britain, Robinson joined the Great War, and was badly wounded at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915. [2]

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Playing career

International honours

Jack Robinson won caps for Great Britain while at Rochdale Hornets in 1914 against Australia (2 matches). [1]

County Cup Final appearances

Jack Robinson played right-centre in Rochdale Hornets' 12–5 victory over Oldham in the 1911–12 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1911–12 season at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 2 December 1911, in front of a crowd of 20,000. [3]

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References

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