Roy Southernwood (born 23 June 1968) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Great Britain (Under-21s), and at club level for

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and Wakefield Trinity (Wildcats) (

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Playing career

International honours

Roy Southernwood was the

for the Great Britain Under-21s twice against France in 1989, winning the

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award on the return leg at

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County Cup Final appearances

Roy Southernwood played in

's 12-12 draw with

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in the

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Final during the 1987–88 season at

on Saturday 17 October 1987, played in the 2-11 defeat by

in the

Final

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during the 1987–88 season at

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on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played in the 11-8 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1990–91 season at

on Sunday 23 September 1990.

First Division Grand Final appearances

Roy Southernwood played and scored a try in

's 24-22 victory over

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in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at the

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on Saturday 26 September 1998.

Contemporaneous article extract

"Roy Southernwood '' Scrum-half. Skilful

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who graduated through the junior league ranks in

, and seemed set for a long career at

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. Played for Great Britain U-21s twice against France in 1989. His transfer to

meant more first team opportunities and he starred in the 1990-91 promotion season.''"

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(1 August 1991). ''The Official Rugby league Collection (Card 40 of 160)''.

. ISBN n/a

Personal life

Roy Southernwood is the older brother of the rugby league footballer,

Graham Southernwood Graham Paul Southernwood (born 5 November 1971) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Redhill A.R.L.F.C., Redhill Redhill ARLFC, ARLFC (in Airedale, Castleford, ...

, and is the uncle of Graham Southernwood's son, the rugby league footballer,

Cain Southernwood Cain Southernwood (born 4 May 1992) is a professional rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s. He has played at club level for Smawthorne A.R.L.F.C. (in Castleford), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Academy), in the Super League for Bradfo ...

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Southernwood, Roy 1968 births Living people Castleford Tigers players English rugby league players Great Britain under-21 national rugby league team players Halifax Panthers players Place of birth missing (living people) Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from Yorkshire Roy Wakefield Trinity captains Wakefield Trinity players 20th-century English sportsmen