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Tommy Howley

1895 – 1974

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Tommy Howley

Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 78–79). Tommy Howley was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Thomas Howley (1895 – 21 July 1974) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Ebbw Vale RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or .

Playing career

International honours Thomas Howley won 4 caps for Wales (RL) in 1921–1925 while at Wigan, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Wigan in 1924 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (3 matches). and played right- and scored a 2-tries in the 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.

County Cup Final appearances Thomas Howley played left- and scored a try in Wigan's 20–2 victory over Leigh in the 1922–23 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922, and played right- in the 11-15 defeat by Swinton in the 1925–26 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Wednesday 9 December 1925

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Important facts

Born
1895
Birth century
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tommy Howley?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Tommy Howley born?

Tommy Howley was born in 1895.

When did Tommy Howley die?

Tommy Howley died on 21 July 1974.

What was Tommy Howley's occupation?

Tommy Howley was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Tommy Howley?

Tommy Howley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tommy Howley

· Wikidata: Q7819534

· DBpedia: Tommy Howley

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