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- ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ↑ "Pennines IFA → About Us". penninesifa.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ↑ "Huddersfield rugby league player Mark Burns gets Scotland cap… 22 years after playing". examiner.co.uk. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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