William Dingsdale
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William "Billy" Dingsdale is an English
former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1920s, '30s and '40s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
, England
, and Lancashire, and at club level for Broughton Rangers
, and Warrington
, playing at , i.e. number 3 or 4.
while at Warrington in 1928 against Wales, in 1929 against Other Nations, in 1930 against Wales, and Other Nations, in 1931 against Wales, in 1932 against Wales, in 1933 against Other Nations, and won caps for Great Britain
while at Warrington in 1929 against Australia (2 matches), and in 1933 against Australia.
's 3-14 defeat to Swinton
in the 1934-35 Rugby Football League Championship final, and the 11-13 defeat to Salford
in the 1936-37 Rugby Football League Championship final.
's 17-21 defeat to Huddersfield
in the 1932-33 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 6 May 1933, and in the 2-18 defeat to Leeds
in the 1935-36 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 18 April 1936.
's victory in the 1937-38 Lancashire League
's 15-2 victory over Salford
in the 1929-30 Lancashire Cup
final, and in the 10-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1932-33 Lancashire Cup
final.
, and York
of the 1920s Thomas "Tommy" Dingsdale
.
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
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 1920s, '30s and '40s 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"....
, England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
, and Lancashire, and at club level for Broughton Rangers
Broughton Rangers
Broughton Rangers was a British rugby football, and subsequently a rugby league club. It was based in Broughton, Salford.-History:Broughton Rangers was founded in 1877 as Broughton and added Rangers for its second season...
, and Warrington
Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
, playing at , i.e. number 3 or 4.
International honours
Billy Dingsdale won caps for EnglandEngland national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
while at Warrington in 1928 against Wales, in 1929 against Other Nations, in 1930 against Wales, and Other Nations, in 1931 against Wales, in 1932 against Wales, in 1933 against Other Nations, and won caps 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"....
while at Warrington in 1929 against Australia (2 matches), and in 1933 against Australia.
Rugby Football League Championship final appearances
Billy Dingsdale played in WarringtonWarrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
's 3-14 defeat to Swinton
Swinton Lions
Swinton Lions is an English professional rugby league club from Swinton, Greater Manchester. The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. They currently play in the Championship.-Early years:...
in the 1934-35 Rugby Football League Championship final, and the 11-13 defeat to Salford
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
in the 1936-37 Rugby Football League Championship final.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Billy Dingsdale played in WarringtonWarrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
's 17-21 defeat to Huddersfield
Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield Giants are a professional rugby league club from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire who play in the European Super League competition. They play their home games at the Galpharm Stadium which is shared with Huddersfield Town F.C....
in the 1932-33 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley Stadium on 6 May 1933, and in the 2-18 defeat to 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...
in the 1935-36 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley Stadium on 18 April 1936.
County League appearances
Billy Dingsdale played in WarringtonWarrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
's victory in the 1937-38 Lancashire League
Rugby league county leagues
The Yorkshire League and the Lancashire League formed two sections of the Rugby Football League Championship for much of its history. Initially, the 22 clubs that broke away in 1895 played in one combined league, however the following season saw the addition of many clubs, and the League was split...
County Cup final appearances
Billy Dingsdale played in WarringtonWarrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
's 15-2 victory over Salford
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
in the 1929-30 Lancashire Cup
Rugby league county cups
Historically, British rugby league clubs competed for the Lancashire Cup and the Yorkshire Cup, known collectively as the county cups. The leading rugby clubs in Yorkshire had played in a cup competition for several years prior to the schism of 1895...
final, and in the 10-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1932-33 Lancashire Cup
Rugby league county cups
Historically, British rugby league clubs competed for the Lancashire Cup and the Yorkshire Cup, known collectively as the county cups. The leading rugby clubs in Yorkshire had played in a cup competition for several years prior to the schism of 1895...
final.
Genelogical Information
Billy Dingsdale was the brother of the England, St. Helens RecsPilkington Recs
The Recs Rugby Football Club is an amateur rugby league team based in St Helens, Merseyside.-History:The club was founded in 1878 as part of the sports and recreational section of Pilkington Glass. The side played rugby, and occasionally association football.However, on 14 June 1913, to discuss the...
, and 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...
of the 1920s Thomas "Tommy" Dingsdale
Thomas Dingsdale
Thomas "Tommy" Dingsdale is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s who at representative level has played for England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, and York, playing at , i.e. number 1.-International honours:...
.