William Hayes (rugby league)

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William Hayes
Playing information
Position Stand-off, Scrum-half
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1931–45 Castleford 232006
1932–34 Featherstone Rovers 70130039
Total93150045

William Hayes was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage No. 109), and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No. 106), as a stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. number 6 or 7. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Playing career

County League appearances

William Hayes played in Castleford's victories in the Yorkshire County League during the 1932–33 season, and 1938–39 season. [2]

Club career

William Hayes made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 9 January 1932. [5]

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