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Joseph Richards (rugby)

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Joseph Richards
Full nameJoseph Richards
Date of birth1868
Place of birthBedworth, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Bradford FC ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 England[1] 3 (0)

Joseph Richards was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford FC,[2] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford FC was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.

Background

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Joseph Richards was born in Bedworth, Warwickshire.[1]

Playing career

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Joseph Richards won caps for England while at Bradford FC in 1891 against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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