About David Busfield
Born 1955. David Busfield is a rugby league player.
David Busfield (born 22 November 1953) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Halifax, Wakefield Trinity, Hull FC, and Dewsbury, as a back, or forward, and coached at club level for Dewsbury, Batley and Royal Air Force (RL).
Background Busfield was born in Shawcross, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Dave Busfield appeared as a substitute (replacing Alan Rhodes) in Featherstone Rovers' 9–24 defeat by Warrington in the 1973–74 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1974, in front of a crowd of 77,400.
County Cup Final appearances Dave Busfield played in Halifax's 6-15 defeat by Leeds in the 1979–80 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 27 October 1979.
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Who is David Busfield?
English rugby league footballer and coach
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David Busfield was born in 1955 in Dewsbury.
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David Busfield is a rugby league player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Busfield. https://biography.guide/david-busfield/
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