John Gilbert (rugby league)


John Gilbert is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, and Widnes, as a, or, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.

Playing career

Gilbert made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 2 January 1977, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored sixty-seven 3-point tries, and thirteen 4-point tries.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played left-, i.e. number 4, in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

County Cup Final appearances

Gilbert played right-, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.