Stanley Powell


Stanley "Stan" J. Powell was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union for Cilfynydd RFC in the backs, and representative level rugby league for Wales and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, Belle Vue Rangers, and Warrington, as a, or, i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7.

Background

Stan Powell was born in Risca, Wales, he died aged 78 in Southport, Merseyside.

Playing career

International honours

Powell won caps for Wales while at St. Helens against England at Central Park, Wigan during March 1945, and while at Warrington in 1947.

Championship Final appearances

Stan Powell played, i.e. number 5, in Warrington's 15-5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester.