1919 - 1989
Roy Francis (rugby) British Rugby Union
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| First Name |
Roy
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| Last Name |
Francis
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| Full Name at Birth |
Roy Francis
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| Birthday |
20th January, 1919
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| Birthplace |
Cardiff, Wales
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| Died |
April, 1989
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| Place of Death |
Leeds, England
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation |
Rugby Union
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Roy Francis (20 January 1919 – April 1989) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer and coach of the mid 20th century. He was the first Black British professional coach in any sport. Francis was also a highly accomplished player, scoring 229 tries in his 356 career games, chiefly as a wing. A Great Britain and Wales national representative three-quarter back, he played for English clubs Wigan, Barrow, Dewsbury (World War II guest), Warrington and Hull F.C. Francis then became a coach with Hull F.C. Renowned for his innovative coaching methods, he was regarded as a visionary, leading Hull to title success before going on to win the Challenge Cup with Leeds. He then broke further ground by moving on to coach in Australia with the North Sydney Bears before another brief stint at Leeds, and then Bradford Northern.
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