Tommy_Cunningham_(rugby_league)

Tommy Cunningham (rugby league)

Tommy Cunningham (rugby league)

Wales international rugby league footballer

For other people with the same name, see Thomas Cunningham (disambiguation).

Thomas Cunningham (born 7 August 1956), is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for St. Helens and Warrington, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.[1][2]

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Background

Tommy Cunningham was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Cunningham won caps for Wales while at Warrington 1979 (2?)-caps.[1]

Notable tour matches

Tommy Cunningham played hooker in Warrington's 15–12 victory over Australia at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Wednesday 11 October 1978.[3]

Genealogical Information

Tommy Cunningham is the brother of rugby league footballers Eddie Cunningham and Keiron Cunningham.

References

  1. [1]
    "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. [2]
    Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  3. [3]
    "Warrington :: 15 – Australia :: 12 – date: 11th October 1978". wire2wolves.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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