Joseph Richards (rugby)

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

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

Playing career

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

References

  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.