John Foley (rugby league)

For other people of the same name, see John Foley.
For other people of the same name, see Jack Foley.
John Foley
Personal information
Full name John Foley
Nickname Jack
Born Wales
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1908–≥1911 Ebbw Vale
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1909 Welsh League XIII 1
1908–1911 Wales 5 2 4
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

John "Jack" Foley was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s and '10s who at representative level played for Wales, and Welsh League XIII, and at club level for Ebbw Vale, playing at Prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.[1]

International honours

Jack Foley won caps for Wales while at Ebbw Vale 1908…1911 5-caps 2-tries 4-points, and represented Welsh League XIII while at Merthyr Tydfil in the 14-13 victory over Australia at Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday 19 January 1909.[2]

References

  1. ^ Graham Williams, Peter Lush, David Farrar (November 2009). "The British Rugby League Records Book [Page-108…114]". London League Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6
  2. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 2008-12-31. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/j-foley--w-/summary.html. Retrieved 2009-01-01. 

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