Thomas Martyn (rugby league)

For the English botanist and conchologist, and Professor of Botany at Cambridge University, see Thomas Martyn.
Not to be confused with the rugby league footballer of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s for Ireland, Oldham, St. Helens and Leigh, and coach of the 2000s for Leigh, Tommy Martyn
For persons named Thomas Martin or Martyn, see Thomas Martin
Thomas Martyn
Personal information
Full name Thomas Martyn
Nickname Tommy
Born 1946 or 1947
Died 6 November 2016 (aged 69)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1975–≤75 Batley
Jan 1975–May 81 Warrington 219+1 51 0 1 154
1981–≥84 Leigh
Total 220 51 0 1 154
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1975–79 England 5 2 0 0 6
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org englandrl.co.uk

Thomas "Tommy" Martyn (1946/1947 – 6 November 2016[1]) was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 1980s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Batley, Warrington and Leigh, as a Second-row, i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

International honours

Tommy Martyn won caps for England while at Warrington in 1975 against Wales, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against France, and Wales (sub), and in 1979 against Wales, and France.[2]

Challenge Cup final appearances

Tommy Martyn played Right-Second-row, i.e. number 12, in Warrington's 7-14 defeat by Widnes in the 1975 Challenge Cup final during the 1974-75 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1975.

County Cup final appearances

Tommy Martyn played Left-Second-row, i.e. number 11, and scored a try in Warrington's 26-10 victory over Wigan in the 1980 Lancashire Cup final during the 1980–81 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Saturday 4 October 1980, and played Left-Second-row (replaced by Interchange/Substitute Platt) in Leigh's 8-3 victory over Widnes in the 1981 Lancashire Cup final during the 1981–82 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 26 September 1981.

Player's No.6/John Player Trophy final appearances

Tommy Martyn played Left-Second-row, i.e. number 11, in Warrington's 9-4 victory over Widnes in the 1977-78 Players No.6 Trophy final during the 1977–78 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 January 1978, played Right-Second-row, i.e. number 12, in the 14-16 defeat by Widnes in the 1978–79 John Player Trophy final during the 1977–78 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 April 1979, and played Left-Second-row, i.e. number 11, and was man of the match in the 12-5 victory over Barrow in the 1980–81 John Player Trophy John Player Trophy final during the 1980–81 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 January 1981.

Notable tour matches

Tommy Martyn played Left-Second-row, i.e. number 11, in Warrington's 15-12 victory over Australia at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Wednesday 11 October 1978.[3]

Genealogical information

Tommy Martyn is the father of the rugby league footballer Tommy Martyn, and the younger brother of the Leigh and Great Britain rugby league second rower Mick Martyn.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "TRIBUTES TO WIRE LEGEND TOMMY MARTYN". Warrington Wolves. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Warrington :: 15 - Australia :: 12 - date: 11th October 1978". wire2wolves.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Leigh RLFC Past Players Association dinner". thisislancashire.co.uk. 6 August 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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