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unusual facts about Hull F.C.


Rugby league in Cornwall

The first rugby league matches to take place in Cornwall were a series of exhibition matches between Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers which took place on three consecutive evenings in June 1962.


Cardiff City Blue Dragons

Graham Walters won caps for Wales while at Hull F.C., and Bridgend Blue Dragons 1980…1984 2(3?)-caps + 1-cap (sub)

Eric Clay

Two of the major games refereed by Clay were Challenge Cup finals at Wembley, between Wakefield Trinity and Hull in 1960 and Featherstone Rovers and Barrow in 1967.

Wayne Sykes

He was the first local Youth Team player to sign Professional First Team papers for the London Broncos after having trials with Wigan, Hull & York, making 2 First Team appearances.


see also

Newlove

John Newlove (rugby league), rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s for Featherstone Rovers and Hull F.C. Father of Paul Newlove