Nigel Barker (rugby league)

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Nigel Barker
Personal information
Full nameNigel R. Barker
Bornfourth ¼ 1955 (age 65–66)
Pontefract district, England
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–88/89 Featherstone Rovers 167+20 28 0 0 100

Nigel Barker (birth registered fourth ¼ 1955)[1] is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Miners' Welfare ARLFC, and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 568), as a fullback, i.e. number 1.

Background[]

Nigel Barker's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career[]

Barker made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 25 January 1981, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored twelve 3-point tries, and sixteen 4-point tries.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances[]

Barker played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

Testimonial match[]

Barker's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1991–92 season.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. ^ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952

External links[]

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