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Stanley Powell

Stanley Powell

Wales international rugby league footballer

For the Michigan politician, see Stanley M. Powell. For the American footballer, see Stan Powell.

Stanley J. Powell (19 July 1916[2] – (1995-01-03)3 January 1995) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Cilfynydd RFC in the backs, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, Castleford, Oldham RLFC (wartime guest), Belle Vue Rangers (two spells), and Warrington, as a fullback, wing, centre, stand-off, or scrum-half.[1][3]

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Background

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

Playing career

International honours

Powell won caps for Wales (RL) while at St. Helens against England at Central Park, Wigan during March 1945, and while at Warrington in 1947.[1]

Championship final appearances

Stan Powell played left wing, 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.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. [3]
    Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  4. [4]
    "History of Warrington Rugby League Club". britishrugbyleague.blogspot.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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