26 May….
Great Britain’s 1954 tour moved on to Wagga Wagga today to play Riverina. Alf Burnell and Dickie Williams were at half-back and Geoff Gunney was in the second-row. Great Britain were 10-6 ahead at half-time but early in the second-half lost Drew Turnbull to injury, Geoff Gunney moving out of the pack to cover the wing position. Even so, the Lions built up a healthy 21-6 lead. However the Aussies hit back and went in front 26-21. Gunney showed his prowess as a winger by touching down near the posts for a converted try. Another converted try and a last minute touch down for Ginger Burnell saw GB home 36-26.
Hunslet’s 1938 French tour moved on to Bordeaux today for a game against South-West France. After a scoreless first half the French dominated the second, winning 24-9.
A first time trip to Port Talbot in Wales today in 1996 for Hunslet’s first fixture against South Wales Scorpions. A 26-19 victory made the long trip worthwhile.
27th May….
The 2018 home fixture with West Wales Raiders saw Hunslet’s all-time highest score and winning margin of 86-0. Joe Sanderson kicked 13 goals which is also a club best and both records stand today.
28th May….
In 1978 Wales were at Knowsley Road St Helens for a game with England and had called up Frank Davies for his international debut. His presence was not enough to prevent a heavy 60-13 defeat.
The 1932 Lions were in Sydney for a game with Metropolis today with Hunslet’s Welsh hooker Les White in the side. Les grabbed a try to contribute to a 29-5 Great Britain win.
