About John Risman
Born 1944. John Risman is a rugby league player.
John V. Risman (birth registered fourth ¼ 1944) is the President of Scotland Rugby League and a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Workington Town, Fulham, Blackpool Borough and Carlisle, as a or , he was coach of Scotland Students RL for the 1996 University Rugby League World Cup.
Background John Risman's birth was registered in Salford district, Lancashire, in the early 1980s, John Risman was a teacher of Geography and Physical education at Salterbeck School in Workington.
Playing career
International honours John Risman won 3 caps for Wales in 1978–1979 while at Workington Town.
Genealogical information John Risman is the son of the rugby league footballer Gus Risman, and the younger brother of the rugby union, and rugby league footballer Bev Risman.
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Who is John Risman?
English rugby league footballer and coach
When was John Risman born?
John Risman was born in 1944.
What is John Risman's occupation?
John Risman is a rugby league player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Risman. https://biography.guide/john-risman/
MLA: "John Risman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-risman/.
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