Richard Kelly (rugby league)

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Richard Kelly

Wakefield Trinity Stand Off Richard Kelly breaks Ellery Hanley’s tackle to split the Bradford defence
Personal information
Born	(1965-10-04) 4 October 1965 (age 58) Wakefield, England
Playing information
Position	Stand-off
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1982–92 Wakefield Trinity 24 1 1993–95 Dewsbury Rams Total 24 1 0 0 0
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Richard Kelly, also known by the nickname "Kel", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played for Wakefield Trinity [Heritage Number 925] from 1982 to 1992, and Dewsbury Rams in 1993 and 1994, as a fullback, centre, or stand-off.

Richard Kelly was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he is the youngest of three brothers to have played professionally, with brothers Neil Kelly, Wakefield Trinity, Dewsbury Rams, Hunslet, Featherstone Rovers and Andrew "Andy" Kelly Wakefield Trinity, Hull Kingston Rovers, Illawarra Steelers (Australia).

Playing career[edit]

Wakefield Trinity[edit]

1982-1992 A product of Wakefield Trinity's youth system and Colts 19s team, Richard Kelly made his professional début just three days after his 17th birthday, he went on to make a further 14 appearances that season scoring one try in an away victory over Whitehaven.

Dewsbury Rams[edit]

1993-1995

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Wildcats Appoint Kelly Head of Youth
• Kelly Continues Family Ties
• Richard Kelly Voted Wakefield's Fan of Pride
• 2011 Crusaders Withdraw, Kelly has his say
• 2011 Former Wakefield Player Richard Kelly Praises New Owner
• 2011 Kelly Thanks Wildcats Staff
• 2011 Kelly Says Trinity Fans are Shaken
• Wakefield Trinity Player Debuts see 1982/3
• First Try Vs Whitehaven Away
• 1982/3 Squad Summary