John Higson
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John W. Higson was a professional rugby league
footballer of the 1900s who at representative level played for Great Britain
, and at club level for Hunslet
, playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 9, during the era of contested scrums.
while at Hunslet in 1908 against Australia, and in 1909 against Australia.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer of the 1900s who at representative level played for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, and at club level for Hunslet
Hunslet Hawks
Hunslet Hawks is a professional rugby league club based in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England. The club, sometimes known as 'the Parksiders' after their former stadium, are currently champions of Championship One.-History:-Early years:...
, playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or 9, during the era of contested scrums.
International honours
John Higson won caps for Great BritainGreat Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
while at Hunslet in 1908 against Australia, and in 1909 against Australia.