John Wood (rugby league)


John Wood is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, Wigan, Fulham RLFC, Leigh and Salford, as a or, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12.

Playing career

International honours

John Wood won a cap for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1982 against France.
John Wood played at right-, i.e. number 10, in Great Britain's 7-8 defeat by France in the friendly at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venice on Saturday 31 July 1982.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

John Wood played right-, i.e. number 10, in Widnes' 5-20 defeat by St. Helens in the 1976 Challenge Cup Final during the 1975–76 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1976.

Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances

John Wood played right-, i.e. number 10, in Widnes' 19-13 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1975–76 Player's No.6 Trophy Final during the 1975–76 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 24 January 1976