Kevin Ward (rugby League)
Kevin Ward (born 5 August 1957) is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1970s, '80s and 90s. A product of Stanley Rangers, he was a Prop, and occasionally Hooker, who represented Castleford and St. Helens in England. He also represented the Manly Sea Eagles during a spell in Australia. During his playing career, Ward was also chosen to represent Great Britain on twelve occasions, the last being the 1992 World Cup Final against Australia at Wembley.
Ward was a highly regarded player in both the English and Australian games. His playing strengths were considered to be his strong style of running, courageous play and ball handling skills which were respected by followers of the sport. He began his career as a Centre, but moved to the pack very quickly.
At club level, arguably his biggest career highlights were winning the 1986 Challenge Cup with Castleford, The 1987 NSWRL Premiership with Manly and the 1992 Lancashire Cup with St. Helens.
His career was ended on Good Friday (9 April) 1993 at Central Park, the old home of Wigan while playing for St Helens where Ward sustained a badly broken leg. He almost lost his leg in the weeks that followed. Even now he can't walk long distances, let alone run.
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