Tony Halmshaw


David Anthony "Tony" Halmshaw is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC, Halifax, Rochdale Hornets and Castleford, as a, i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Tony Halmshaw was born in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Tony Halmshaw won a cap for Great Britain while at Halifax in 1971 against New Zealand.

Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances

Tony Halmshaw played in Halifax's 22-11 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1971–72 Player's No.6 Trophy Final during the 1971–72 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 January 1972, and played in Rochdale Hornets' 16-27 defeat by Warrington in the 1973–74 Player's No.6 Trophy Final during the 1973–74 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 February 1974.