David Busfield


David "Dave" Busfield, also known by the nickname of "Bussy"/"Buzzy", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Halifax, Wakefield Trinity, Hull F.C., and Dewsbury, as a back, or forward, and coached at club level for Dewsbury, Batley and Royal Air Force.

Background

Busfield was born in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Dave Busfield played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, in Featherstone Rovers' 9–24 defeat by Warrington in the 1973–74 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1974, in front of a crowd of 77,400.

County Cup Final appearances

Dave Busfield played in Halifax's 6-15 defeat by Leeds in the 1979–80 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 27 October 1979.