James Robinson (rugby league)

James Robinson

Personal information
Full name	James Robinson
Nickname	Jimmy
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1938–53	Castleford	184	3 (81-points?)	0	0	81 (3-tries?)
1944	→ Wigan (guest)	1	1	0		3
	Total	185		0	0
Representative
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1944	England	1	0	0	0	0
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org englandrl.co.uk

James "Jimmy" Robinson was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Castleford, as a Centre, i.e. number 3 or 4. He also appeared for Wigan as a wartime guest player.^[1]

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Robinson won a cap for England while at Castleford in 1944 against Wales.^[2][3]

County League appearances

Jimmy Robinson played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.^[4]

References

1. Latham, Michael; Gate, Robert (1992). They played for Wigan. Adlington: Mike R.L. ISBN 978-0-9516098-2-8.
2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
3. "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
4. "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.

External links

• England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk
• Search for "Robinson" at rugbyleagueproject.org
• Profile at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk