Roger Pearman

Roger Pearman (born 5 September 1939 ) is an English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, and coached rugby league in the 1960s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Sandal RUFC, Headingley, Loughborough University, and club level rugby league (RL) for Wakefield Trinity, and Canterbury-Bankstown, as a , and coached club level rugby league for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Background Roger Pearman's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances Roger Pearman played in Wakefield Trinity ’s 25-10 victory over Wigan in the 1963 Challenge Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1963, in front of a crowd of 84,492.

Australian career He emigrated to Australia in 1964 and joined Canterbury-Bankstown as a . Roger was selected in first-grade upon his arrival and became the 300th player to play first-grade for the club. He went on to become a regular member of the team in his initial season.

Coaching career After an injury interrupted his 1965 season, Roger was appointed first-grade coach in 1966. He commenced the 1966 season in first-grade but forfeited his position to allow George Taylforth back into the team.

He played in third grade so that he could adequately prepare for the coaching role in first-grade. In 1967, Kevin Ryan was appointed captain-coach of first-grade.