Bernard Dwyer
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Bernard John Dwyer is an English former rugby league
footballer of the 1980s and 90s. He played in the Super League
competition and featured as a . He played for the St. Helens, and Bradford Bulls
during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in the English game.
Dwyer was strengths were viewed as his professional conduct and work rate. His commitment was regarded by observers as exemplary, and this was reflected in his testimonial year at St. Helens where 'the perpetual motion man' was recognised for his work rate. He retired from the sport in 2000.
In 1995, Dwyer was part of the package that brought Paul Newlove to St. Helens from Bradford. The deal was a good example of an agreement which suited both parties. Bradford acquired three solid St. Helens players as well as a quarter of a million pounds. This allowed them to build towards the success they enjoyed in 1997. St. Helens in return acquired the world class centre that was to facilitate their drive to return the glory days back to the club.
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 1980s and 90s. He played in the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
competition and featured as a . He played for the St. Helens, and Bradford Bulls
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....
during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in the English game.
Dwyer was strengths were viewed as his professional conduct and work rate. His commitment was regarded by observers as exemplary, and this was reflected in his testimonial year at St. Helens where 'the perpetual motion man' was recognised for his work rate. He retired from the sport in 2000.
In 1995, Dwyer was part of the package that brought Paul Newlove to St. Helens from Bradford. The deal was a good example of an agreement which suited both parties. Bradford acquired three solid St. Helens players as well as a quarter of a million pounds. This allowed them to build towards the success they enjoyed in 1997. St. Helens in return acquired the world class centre that was to facilitate their drive to return the glory days back to the club.