Ernest Ward (1900s rugby league player)
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Ernest Ward was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax.[1]
Playing career
Ward played for Halifax between 1904 and 1911, and played for the club in their 1908–09 Yorkshire Cup final victory against Hunslet. In November 1911, he transferred to Dewsbury.[3]
Ward won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1909 against Australia.
Personal life
Ward married in September 1909 to Georgina Meskimon.[4] His son, also named Ernest Ward, played rugby league for Bradford Northern.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Eddie Ward". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Ward's debut at Dewsbury". Athletic News. 6 November 1911. p. 6 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Halifax Footballer's Marriage". Halifax Evening Courier. 1 September 1909. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Football Signings". Yorkshire Observer. 1 August 1936. p. 12 – via British Newspaper Archive.