Russ Walker (born 1 September 1962) is a former professional rugby League footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, playing for Barrow and Hull FC, as a prop or second-row.[3]

Playing career

Barrow

Russ Walker was a tough tackler who combined his career with a job as a milkman, retired from rugby, he now works in the petrochemical industry in Barrow-in-Furness.[3]

Hull FC

Walker was signed by Hull in January 1990 for a fee of £25,000.[4] He played second-row, and scored a try in Hull FC's 14–4 victory over Widnes in the Premiership Final during the 1990–91 season at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday 12 May 1991.[3]

Coaching career

From 1994 to 1995 Walker was joint team coach of Hull FC with Phil Windley.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Russ Walker". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Caught in time – Hull win 1991 RL Premiership". The Times. 25 February 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2011.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Walker is facing a fight for place". Hull Daily Mail. 11 January 1990. p. 64 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Coaches and Captains". hullfc.com. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Walker_(rugby_league)
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