David Creasser


David L. Creasser is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for British Amateur Rugby League Association Young Lions, and Great Britain, and at club level for Hunslet Parkside ARLFC, Leeds, Keighley Cougars and Bramlsy, as a goal-kicking, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Playing career

International honours

David Creasser won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1985 against France, in 1987 against France, and in 1988 against France.

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

David Creasser played right-, i.e. number 3, and scored 5-goals in Leeds' 18-10 victory over Widnes in the 1983–84 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 14 January 1984, and played, and scored a try, and 3-goals in the 14-15 defeat by St. Helens in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.

Testimonial match

David Creasser's Testimonial match at Leeds took place in 1992.

Club career

David Creasser made his début for Leeds in the 30-14 victory over Batley in the 1983–84 Yorkshire County Cup first-round match during the 1983–84 season at Mount Pleasant, Batley on Sunday 4 September 1983.