Hussein M'Barki

Hussein M'Barki
Personal information
Born Morocco
Playing information
Rugby union
Position Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Narbonne
Cahors
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Morocco
Rugby league
Position wing, centre, fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–84 Fulham
1984–85 Warrington 8 2 0 0 8
1985–87 Oldham 60 12 0 0 48
1987–88 Hull
1988–92 Fulham
Total 68 14 0 0 56
Source: [1][2]

Hussein M'Barki is a Moroccan former rugby league and rugby union player. He played primarily as a fullback, but also featured as a winger or centre during his rugby league career.

M'Barki started his career in rugby union, and began representing Morocco in 1975 at the age of 19. He later moved to France, where he played for Narbonne and Cahors.[1]

In September 1981, he appeared twice as a trialist for rugby league club Fulham. He completed his move to Fulham in November 1981 after securing a work permit.[3]

M'Barki left the club in 1984, and went on to play for Warrington, Oldham and Hull before returning to Fulham in 1988, remaining with the club until his retirement in 1992. During his two spells with Fulham, he made a combined total of 163 appearances, scoring 74 tries.[1] After ending his playing career, he worked as a development officer, helping to promote rugby league in his home country.[4]

In 2014, M'Barki was inducted into London Broncos' Hall of Fame.[5]

County Cup final appearances

Hussein M'Barki played fullback in Oldham's 6-27 defeat by Wigan in the 1986 Lancashire Cup final during the 1986–87 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 19 October 1986.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Farrar, Dave; Lush, Peter (2000). From Fulham to Wembley : 20 years of Rugby League in London. London: London League Publications. ISBN 978-0952606444.
  2. "Hussein M'Barki - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Paul (21 November 1981). "African for Fulham". The Guardian (London). p. 23. (subscription required (help)).
  4. "Sporting digest: Rugby League". The Independent. 14 July 1993. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  5. "London Broncos Supporters Association Hall of Fame launched". London Broncos Rugby League. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  6. "1986-1987 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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