John Gilbert (rugby league)

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John Gilbert
Personal information
Full nameJohn Gilbert
Playing information
Position Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1977–87/88 Featherstone Rovers 240+38000253
≤1985–≥87 Widnes
Total2438000253

John Gilbert is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Widnes, as a wing or centre.

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Playing career

Gilbert made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 2 January 1977, [1] during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored sixty-seven 3-point tries, and thirteen 4-point tries.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played at centre (replaced by substitute Paul Lyman, following an illegal high-tackle by Paul Rose who received a 10-minute sin-bin) in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

County Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played at centre in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

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References

  1. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952