Bryan Murrell

Bryan Murrell (born 3 April 1955 (1955)[2]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Leeds Juniors ARLFC, Leeds and Hunslet, as a fullback, wing, centre and stand-off, i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6.[1][3]

Bryan Murrell
Personal information
Full nameBryan P. Murrell
Born (1955-04-03) 3 April 1955
Leeds district, England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing, Centre, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1973–79 Leeds 75 83
1979–≥84 Hunslet
Total 75 0 0 0 83
Source: [1]

Background

Bryan Murrell's birth was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he was a pupil at Stainbeck High School.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Bryan Murrell played fullback in Leeds' 16-7 victory over Widnes in the 1976–77 Challenge Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1977, in front of a crowd of 80,871.[4]

Club career

Bryan Murrell made his début for Leeds against Keighley at Headingley Rugby Stadium on Tuesday 2 October 1973, he played at wing, centre, and stand-off before eventually replacing Dave Marshall as Leeds' regular fullback, Murrell scored a vital touch-line conversion in the 8-2 victory over Workington Town in the 1976–77 Challenge Cup quarter-final match at Derwent Park, Workington, on Sunday 13 March 1977, he fell-out-of-favour with Leeds' management during the 1976–77 season, and was later transferred to Hunslet in 1979.[3]

Genealogical information

Bryan Murrell is the father of the rugby league footballer; Scott Murrell.[5]

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  3. "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 17 November 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Smith Backs Murrell For Bright Rhinos Future". therhinos.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  5. "Murrell makes a move to play first team rugby". morleyobserver.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
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