Terry Clawson
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Terry A. Clawson is an English
former professional Rugby League World Cup
winning footballer of the 1960s, '70s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers
, Bradford Northern
, Leeds
, Oldham
, York
, Wakefield Trinity
, and Hull, playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
while at Featherstone Rovers in 1962 against France (2 matches), while at Leeds in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup
against Australia, France, and Australia, while at Oldham in 1973 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1974 against France (2 matches), Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches).
strength and conditioning coach Martin Clawson
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English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former professional Rugby League World Cup
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
winning footballer of the 1960s, '70s and '80s who at representative level has 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 Featherstone Rovers
Featherstone Rovers
Featherstone Rovers are a semi-professional rugby league club, based in Featherstone, West Yorkshire, England. They currently play in the Championship. The Rovers are one of the last vestiges of "small town teams" that were once common in rugby league during the early twentieth century...
, Bradford Northern
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
, Leeds
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
, Oldham
Oldham Roughyeds
Oldham Roughyeds is an English professional rugby league club based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Championship One. Oldham is one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895....
, York
York City Knights
York City Knights Rugby League Club is a British professional rugby league club hailing from York. They play at the Huntington Stadium, situated to the north of York city centre...
, Wakefield Trinity
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts...
, and Hull, playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
International honours
Terry Clawson 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 Featherstone Rovers in 1962 against France (2 matches), while at Leeds in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup
1972 Rugby League World Cup
The sixth Rugby League World Cup was held in France in October and November of 1972. Australia started as the favourites to retain the trophy they had won just two years previously. New Zealand had beaten all three of the other nations in 1971 and France were expected to be tough opponents on their...
against Australia, France, and Australia, while at Oldham in 1973 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1974 against France (2 matches), Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches).
Genealogical Information
Terry Clawson is the father of Bradford BullsBradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
strength and conditioning coach Martin Clawson
Martin Clawson
Martin Clawson is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the club. He is himself a former player with Bradford Northern and comes from a famous Rugby League family. He has a background in sports fitness and was formerly a masseur at the club before assuming his present role...
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External links
- International Statistics at englandrl.co.uk
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
- Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk
- Waite makes his Australia debut
- When Great Britain won the World Cup
- Tracking down the heroes of 1972
- Photograph "Terry Clawson" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com
- Photograph "Debutant Clawson" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com
- Photograph "Father and son" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com
- Photograph "Clawson held" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com