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David J. Ward is an English former rugby league footballer and coach. A hooker, he played for and managed Leeds RLFC. Possibly the greatest moment of his playing career was his performance during the 1978 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium against St Helens, where he gave a commanding performance marshalling the Leeds team, and kicked two late drop-goals to complete what was then a record comeback. He won a total of 12 Great Britain caps and, in 1977, won the inaugural Man of Steel Award.

One of the more notable signings of his coaching career was when Ward brought John Gallagher to Leeds, converting the player from rugby union, but Ward was ultimately unsuccessful at Leeds, despite being in charge of the only full-time squad in the league at the time (other than Wigan). He later went on to coach Batley in the lower leagues.

David runs Birstall Squash Club, and has done for many years, and his son Danny is forging a successful career in rugby league, currently playing with Harlequins Rugby League.

[edit] International Honours

In addition to the above Test Matches, David Ward played Hooker, i.e. number 9 in Great Britain’s 7-8 defeat to France in the friendly at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venice on 31st July 1982.

[edit] Testimonial match

David Ward's Testimonial match at Leeds took place in 1982.

[edit] External links

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