Richard Goddard (rugby league)

Richard Goddard (born 28 April 1974) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Castleford Tigers, York Wasps and Sheffield Eagles, as a centre.[1]

For the rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s, see Dicky Goddard.

Richard Goddard
Personal information
Full nameRichard Goddard
Born (1974-04-28) 28 April 1974
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Stanley Rangers
≤1990–94 Wakefield Trinity
1994–97 Castleford Tigers 60 16 36 0 136
≤1999–≥99 York Wasps
≤2000–≥04 Sheffield Eagles
Total 60 16 36 0 136
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

International honours

Goddard won a cap for England while at Castleford Tigers in 1995 against France.[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Goddard played as a substitute in Wakefield Trinity's 29–16 victory over Sheffield Eagles in the 1992–93 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 October 1992.[3]

Club career

Richard Goddard is the youngest player to make his début for Wakefield Trinity aged 16-years 3-months and 29-days in 1990.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC – FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9


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