Des Case


Desmond J. Case was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played club level rugby union for Cross Keys RFC and Newport RFC, and representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Bradford Northern, as a, or, i.e. number 2 or 5, or 3 or 4. Case was a Sergeant Major in the British Army during World War II.

Playing career

International honours

Case won 4 caps for Wales in 1938–1947 while at Bradford Northern.

Championship Final appearances

Case played in Bradford Northern's 5–15 defeat by Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester on Saturday 8 May 1948.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Case played right-, i.e. number 3, in Bradford Northern's 3–8 defeat by Wigan in the 1947–48 Challenge Cup Final during the 1947–48 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1948.

Other notable matches

Case played for Northern Command XIII against a Rugby League XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.