Bill Longworth (rugby league)

For other people with the same name, see William Longworth.

Bill Longworth
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Henry Longworth
Bornc. 1884
Oldham, England
Diedunknown
Playing information
PositionForward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1905–13 Oldham 146 18 54
1913–≥16 Halifax 54
Total 146 18 0 0 108
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Lancashire
1908–09 England 4 3 0 0 9
1908–09 Great Britain 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

William Henry Longworth (c. 1884 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Oldham and Halifax, as a forward.[1]

Background

Bill Longworth's birth was registered in Oldham, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Club career

Longworth played local rugby at Central Rangers, Glodwick Juniors and Chadderton before making his senior debut for Oldham in April 1905.[3] He played in Oldham's victory in the Championship during the 1904–05 season.[4]

Longworth played as a forward in Oldham's 9–10 defeat by Wigan in the 1908 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 19 December 1908.[5]

International honours

Bill Longworth won caps for England while at Oldham in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1908-09 against Australia (3 matches).

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Bill Longworth". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  3. ^ "William Longworth - Profile". orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  4. ^ The Umpire (1905). Oldham Football Team - Winners of the Northern League Championship, Season 1904–05. The Umpire. ISBN n/a
  5. ^ "1908–1909 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2012.