John Ayre

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John Ayre
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John Ayre (birth unknown) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played at club level for the Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 268). [1]

Rugby league team sport, code of rugby football

Rugby league football is a full-contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular field. One of the two codes of rugby, it originated in Northern England in 1895 as a split from the Rugby Football Union over the issue of payments to players. Its rules progressively changed with the aim of producing a faster, more entertaining game for spectators.

Featherstone Rovers English professional rugby league club

Featherstone Rovers are a professional rugby league club in Featherstone, West Yorkshire, England, who play in the Championship.

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Club career

John Ayre made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 29 March 1947. [2]

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References

  1. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952