Ian Wilkinson (rugby league)


Ian Wilkinson is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Leeds, Halifax and Bradford Northern, as a, or.

Background

Ian Wilkinson was born in Hemsworth, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ian Wilkinson played left-, i.e. number 4, in Halifax's 12-32 defeat by Wigan in the 1987–88 Challenge Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1988.

County Cup Final appearances

Ian Wilkinson played in Bradford Northern's 20-14 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1989–90 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Sunday 5 November 1989.

John Player Trophy/John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Ian Wilkinson played right-, i.e. number 3, in Leeds' 4-15 defeat by Wigan in the 1982–83 John Player Trophy Final during the 1982–83 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1983, and played in the 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.