Walter Mooney


Walter Mooney was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh , as a, i.e. number 6.

Playing career

International honours

Walter Mooney won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1924 against New Zealand.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Walter Mooney played and was captain in Leigh's 13-0 victory over Halifax in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Walter Mooney played, and scored a goal, in Leigh's 2-20 defeat by Wigan in the 1922 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.