Richard Gay (rugby league)

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Richard Gay
Personal information
Full nameRichard Gay
Born (1969-03-09) 9 March 1969 (age 52)
Kingston upon Hull, England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1989–96 Hull F.C. 45 0 0 180
1993 St. George Dragons 1 0 0 0 0
1996–02 Castleford Tigers 134 43 0 0 172
Total 135 88 0 0 352
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995 England 2 1 0 0 4
Source: [1][2]

Richard Gay (born 9 March 1969) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, the St. George Dragons and the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 728), as a fullback, or wing, i.e. number 1, or, 2 or 5.[1][3][4][5]

Background[]

Richard Gay was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, he has worked as a Physical education teacher, he has worked as a supply teacher, he has worked at (closed since 31 August 2014), First Lane, Anlaby, Kingston upon Hull.[6] and as of 2014 he runs his own business named Waterworld that provides swimming lessons to children that is run from a purpose-built pool at his house.[7]

Playing career[]

International honours[]

Richard Gay won caps for England while at Hull in 1995 against Wales, and France.[2]

Premiership Final appearances[]

Richard Gay played fullback and scored a try in Hull FC's 14-4 victory over Widnes in the Premiership Final during the 1990–91 season at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday 12 May 1991.[8]

Club career[]

Richard Gay was transferred from Hull F.C. to the Castleford Tigers on 25 March 1996.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
  4. ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Sydney Smith School". sydneysmith.hull.sch.uk. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 23 May 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Self Help Scheme Pays Off". poolandspascene.com. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  8. ^ "Caught in time - Hull win 1991 RL Premiership". timesonline.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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