John Hirst (rugby league)

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John Hirst
Personal information
Full nameJohn Hirst
Born (1970-12-18) 18 December 1970 (age 48)
Playing information
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Aug 1989–95/96 Wakefield Trinity 292008
Source: [1]

John Hirst (born 18 December 1970) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Stanley Rangers ARLFC, and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1010). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.