Harold Edwards (rugby league)


Harold Edwards, also known by the nickname of "The Welsh Bull", was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Wigan and Bradford Northern, as a, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Harold Edwards as born in Risca, Wales, and he died aged.

Playing career

International honours

Edwards won 2 caps for Wales in 1935–1938 while at Wigan, and Bradford Northern.

Championship Final appearances

Edwards played right-, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 15-3 victory over Salford in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934.

Notable tour matches

Edwards played right-, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 30-27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.