Alf Watson (rugby league)


Alfred "Alf" Watson was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Leeds and Featherstone Rovers.

Background

Alf Watson was from the Portobello Housing estate, Wakefield, he was a Prisoner of war in World War II.

Playing career

International honours

Alf Watson won a cap for England while at Leeds in 1938 against Wales.

County Cup Final appearances

Alf Watson played in Wakefield Trinity's 2-9 defeat by York in the 1936–37 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1936–37 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1936.

Club career

Alf Watson made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 11-8 victory over Acton and Willesden R.L.F.C., and he made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 5 March 1949.