Richard Goddard (rugby league)

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Richard Goddard
Personal information
Full nameRichard Goddard
Born (1974-04-28) 28 April 1974 (age 48)
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Stanley Rangers
≤1990–94 Wakefield Trinity
1994–97 Castleford Tigers 6016360136
≤1999–≥99 York Wasps
≤2000–≥04 Sheffield Eagles
Total6016360136
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995 England 10000
Source: [1] [2]

Richard Goddard (born 28 April 1974) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Castleford Tigers, York Wasps and Sheffield Eagles, as a centre. [1]

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Playing career

International honours

Goddard won a cap for England while at Castleford Tigers in 1995 against France. [2]

County Cup Final appearances

Goddard played as a substitute in Wakefield Trinity's 29–16 victory over Sheffield Eagles in the 1992–93 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 October 1992. [3]

Club career

Richard Goddard is the youngest player to make his début for Wakefield Trinity aged 16-years 3-months and 29-days in 1990. [ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC – FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN   1-85983-429-9