Eric Hughes is a retired English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached rugby league in the 1980s and 1990s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England (Under-15s), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Widnes, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St Helens and the Rochdale Hornets, as a wing, centre or stand-off, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, or 6, and coached at club level for Widnes, Rochdale Hornets, St Helens, Leigh and the Wigan Warriors. He unwittingly added confusion to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team as he was unrelated but played at the same time as the three Australian brothers named Hughes; Garry, Graeme and Mark.
Thomas Kelvin Coslett is a Welsh former dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached rugby league in the 1970s and 1980s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Aberavon RFC and Llanelli RFC, as a goal-kicking full-back, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Other Nationalities, and at club level for St. Helens (captain), and Rochdale Hornets, as a toe-end kicking style goal-kicking fullback, prop, second-row, or loose forward, i.e. number 1, 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13, and coached at club level for Rochdale Hornets, Wigan and St. Helens.
Martin Hodgson was an English rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Lauded as one of the game's greatest ever second-rows, he represented Great Britain, England and Cumberland on many occasions. Hodgson played his entire club career with Swinton with whom he won two Championships. He toured Australasia in 1932 and 1936 with the Great Britain lions, and became the only British forward to appear in five Ashes-winning squads, between 1929 and 1937.
Richard 'Richie' Eyres is an English-born former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played international rugby league for Great Britain, England and Wales, and at club level for Blackbrook ARLFC, St Helens, Widnes St. Maries ARLFC, Widnes, Leeds, Warrington Wolves, Sheffield Eagles and Rochdale Hornets, as a second-row, or loose forward, and club level rugby union for Neath and Coventry.
Geoffrey Pimblett, also known by the nickname of "Pimmer" was an English professional rugby league and rugby union footballer whose career rose to prominence in the 1970s. He played for St Helens as a goal-kicking fullback and captain, and also represented England internationally. He was the first player to win both the Lance Todd and the Harry Sunderland trophies.
Kevin Ward is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level as a prop for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level in England for Stanley Rangers ARLFC, Castleford and St. Helens, and in Australia for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, as prop, second-row, or loose forward. Ward was inducted into the Castleford Tigers Hall of Fame.
John "Jack" Bennett was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets, and Wigan, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
Kevin Ashcroft is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for the Rochdale Hornets, Dewsbury, Leigh, Warrington and Salford, as a hooker. and coached at club level for Leigh and Salford. Ashcroft is a Warrington Hall of Fame inductee.
Eric Chisnall is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St Helens and Leigh, as a prop or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
Neil Holding is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens, Oldham and Rochdale Hornets, as a stand-off or scrum-half, and coached at club level for Rochdale Hornets.
Anthony Karalius was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, St Helens, Wigan, Fulham RLFC and the Cardiff City Blue Dragons, as a hooker during the era of contested scrums.
Barry D. Ledger (born 19 January 1962 is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St Helens and Leigh, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.
John "Johnny" Walsh, also known by the nickname of "Waller", is an English World Cup former winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens, as a fullback, wing, centre, or stand-off, i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6.
Roy Colin Powell was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for St John Fisher, Leeds, Bradford Northern, Featherstone Rovers, Batley and Rochdale Hornets, as a prop, or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or 11 or 12.
Stanley "Stan" G. Owen was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Pontypridd RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, Wales, Other Nationalities and English League XIII, and at club level for Leigh, St. Helens, Rochdale Hornets and Blackpool Borough, as a prop.
Kenneth Roberts was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Tyldesley RUFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, Halifax, Bradford Northern, Rochdale Hornets and Salford, as a prop, or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Ken was one of a rare breed of forwards with an ability to dominate games with sheer physical power and incredible ball-handling skills. At 6' 1" and over sixteen stones Ken was a towering figure, quick runner and a damaging defender who always took the game to the opposition. He was an intimidating scrummager, inspiring pack leader and a player to be feared, respected and admired.
Edward Cahill is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England and at club level for Vine Tavern ARLFC, Liverpool Stanley and Rochdale Hornets as a fullback, i.e. number 1. He coached Salford in the 1963-64 season.
Jeffrey Heaton is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s who became a St Helens R.F.C. Hall of Fame inductee. He played at club level for St. Helens, Liverpool City/Huyton and Rochdale Hornets, as a scrum-half, i.e. number 7.
Ernest Trevor Hall was a New Zealand landlord, salesman, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and coached in the 1930s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, Other Nationalities, Auckland and Auckland City, and at club level for the Newton Rangers, St Helens (twice), and the Rochdale Hornets as a second-row or loose forward i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums, and coached at club level for Rochdale Hornets.
Walter Gowers was a professional rugby league and association football (soccer) footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain, and Lancashire, and at club level for Platt Lane ARLFC, the Rochdale Hornets, and St. Helens, as a goal-kicking fullback, i.e. number 1, and club level association football (soccer) for Preston North End, as a full-back.
