Cyril Morrell
# Cyril Morrell

Cyril Morrall or Morrell (9 February 1911 – 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hunslet and Castleford (Heritage № 222 as a wartime guest), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

## Playing career

### International honours

Morrell won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1938 against France, and Wales, and in 1939 against France.

### Championship final appearances

Morrell played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Hunslet's 8-2 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1937–38 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 30 April 1938.

### Challenge Cup

Morrell played centre, and broke his collar bone in the 26th minute whilst scoring a try, in Hunslet's 11-5 victory over Widnes in the 1933–34 Challenge Cup Final during the 1933–34 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1934, as interchange/substitutes were not allowed, this meant Hunslet played more than half the match with 12-men.

## Personal life

In 1940, Morrell married Annie Marie Smith, niece of the late Bill Jukes, in Hunslet.

