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General Category => Sports, Hobbies & Interests => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on October 28, 2020, 11:33:12 AM

Title: Roy Francis: The black head coach who revolutionised rugby league
Post by: Nearly Sane on October 28, 2020, 11:33:12 AM

Fascinating how so often trailblazers like this seem to be forgotten.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54695638

Title: Re: Roy Francis: The black head coach who revolutionised rugby league
Post by: Enki on October 28, 2020, 11:49:15 AM

He was and is well thought of by rugby league fans, especially in my area. He was a well respected coach who led Hull to several championships. I also remember Clive Sullivan, who played for both Hull and Hull KR and was the first black captain of Great Britain in the 70s. Indeed, a major road running in to Hull is called the Clive Sullivan Way in his honour.