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John Shaw (rugby league)
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S. John 'Joby' Shaw was an English
professional Rugby League World Cup
winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level played for Great Britain
, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity
, and Halifax
, playing at , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
while at Halifax in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup
against France, and Australia, in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France, and in 1962 against New Zealand.
John Shaw replaced Hull's Tommy Harris
as in Great Britain
's 1960 Rugby League World Cup
winning team for the final two matches against France
and Australia.
during the 1958/59 season.
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...
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 1950s and '60s who at representative level 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 Yorkshire, 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...
, and Halifax
Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC is one of the most historic rugby league clubs in the game, formed over a century ago, in 1873 in the Yorkshire town of Halifax. Known as 'Fax', the official club colours are blue and white hoops, blue shorts and blue socks . They share The Shay stadium with football club FC Halifax Town...
, playing at , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
International honours
John 'Joby' Shaw 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 Halifax in the 1960 Rugby League World Cup
1960 Rugby League World Cup
The 1960 Rugby League World Cup was the third staging of the tournament and the first Rugby league World Cup to be held in Great Britain. The same format as used in 1957 was used, with a group stage leading to a final table....
against France, and Australia, in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France, and in 1962 against New Zealand.
John Shaw replaced Hull's Tommy Harris
Tommy Harris (rugby league)
Percival Thomas "Tommy" Harris , was a Welsh professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer, nicknamed "Bomber", was a Welsh sports personality...
as in 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"....
's 1960 Rugby League World Cup
1960 Rugby League World Cup
The 1960 Rugby League World Cup was the third staging of the tournament and the first Rugby league World Cup to be held in Great Britain. The same format as used in 1957 was used, with a group stage leading to a final table....
winning team for the final two matches against France
France national rugby league team
The France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
and Australia.
County Honours
John Shaw was selected for Yorkshire County XIII whilst at 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...
during the 1958/59 season.