Tom Winnard


Thomas "Tom"/"Tommy" Winnard was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Wigan Highfield, St. Helens and Bradford Northern, as a, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Playing career

International honours

Tom Winnard won a cap for England while at Bradford Northern in 1937 against France at Thrum Hall, Halifax.

Championship Final appearances

Tom Winnard played, and scored a try in St. Helens' 9-5 victory over Huddersfield in the Championship Final during the 1931–32 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 7 May 1932.

County League appearances

Tom Winnard played in St. Helens' victories in the Lancashire County League during the 1929-30 season and 1931-32 season.

Genealogical information

Tom Winnard was the father of the rugby league, and of the 1950s and 1960s for Bradford Northern; Ralph Winnard.