Harold Edwards (rugby league)
# Harold Edwards (rugby league)

Harold Edwards (7 September 1909 – 1993), also known by the nickname of "The Welsh Bull", was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Wigan (Heritage № 372) and Bradford Northern, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

## Background

Harold Edwards as born in Risca, Wales, and he died aged c. 83–84.

## Playing career

### International honours

Edwards won 2 caps for Wales in 1935–1938 while at Wigan, and Bradford Northern.

### Championship final appearances

Edwards played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 15-3 victory over Salford in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934.

### Notable tour matches

Edwards played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 30-27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.

