Ian Brooke
Encyclopedia
Ian Brooke is an English
former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1960s and '70s, and coach
of the 1970s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity
(twice), and Bradford Northern
, playing at , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, and at club level has coached for Wakefield Trinity
, and Bradford Northern
.
while at Wakefield in 1966 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), in 1968 against France (2 matches), and in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup
against Australia (1-try
), France, and New Zealand (1-try
).
in Wakefield Trinity
's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1966-67 Rugby Football League Championship final at Station Road, Swinton on the 10th May 1967, and played in the 17-10 victory over Hull in the 1967-68 Rugby Football League Championship final at Headingley Stadium on the 4th May 1968.
's 25-10 victory over Wigan
in the
1962–63 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 11 May 1963.
to Bradford Northern
in the summer of 1964 for £2,750 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £88,500 in 2009).
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 1960s and '70s, and coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
of the 1970s 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 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...
(twice), and 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....
, playing at , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, and at club level has coached for 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 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....
.
International honours
Ian Brooke 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 Wakefield in 1966 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), in 1968 against France (2 matches), and in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup
1968 Rugby League World Cup
- Final standings :-Final:The final had been billed a 'debacle' following Great Britain's inexplicable loss to France in Auckland, leaving them to contest the final despite being beaten by Australia seven tries to none two days prior....
against Australia (1-try
Try
A try is the major way of scoring points in rugby league and rugby union football. A try is scored by grounding the ball in the opposition's in-goal area...
), France, and New Zealand (1-try
Try
A try is the major way of scoring points in rugby league and rugby union football. A try is scored by grounding the ball in the opposition's in-goal area...
).
Rugby Football League Championship Final Appearances
Ian Brooke played Centre, i.e. number 3, and scored two triesTry
A try is the major way of scoring points in rugby league and rugby union football. A try is scored by grounding the ball in the opposition's in-goal area...
in 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...
's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1966-67 Rugby Football League Championship final at Station Road, Swinton on the 10th May 1967, and played in the 17-10 victory over Hull in the 1967-68 Rugby Football League Championship final at Headingley Stadium on the 4th May 1968.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Ian Brooke played , i.e. number 3, and scored a try in Wakefield TrinityWakefield 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...
's 25-10 victory over Wigan
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
in the
1962–63 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 11 May 1963.
Transfer From Wakefield Trinity To Bradford Northern
Ian Brooke was transferred from Wakefield TrinityWakefield 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...
to 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....
in the summer of 1964 for £2,750 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £88,500 in 2009).
External links
- International Statistics at englandrl.co.uk
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
- Aussies win in London
- RUGBY LEAGUE FINAL 1963
- Photograph "Coach Ian Brook(e) gives a half time talk" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com
- Photograph "Half time talk" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com
- Photograph "Roy Castle meets the players" at rugbyleagueheritageproject.com