Paul Prendiville - Wing
Wales RLHeritage No | 314 |
Date Of Birth | 10/04/1954 |
Place Of Birth | Llanelli |
Clubs | York City Knights, Hull FC, Leeds Rhinos, New Dock Stars |
Honours | Wales RL, Great Britain |
Paul Prendiville won caps for Wales on a regular basis, but played just once for Great Britain, in a friendly International against France in Venice in 1982. A rugby union player for New Dock Stars in Llanelli, he was an instant hit when he played as a trialist for Hull FC in the pre-season Eva Hardaker Memorial Trophy match against Hull KR on 6th August 1978, kicking five goals. He was subsequently signed and became a regular after his competitive debut eight weeks later. He played in all played in eight finals that Hull FC contested in the 1980s and claimed winners medals in the Challenge Cup, John Player Trophy and Yorkshire Cup in 1982, as well as the Championship in 1982-83. In 1983-84, he went on loan to Leeds, playing in 26 out of 33 matches that season, scoring five tries, and helping them win the John Player Special Trophy. When the season ended, he returned to Hull, where he stayed until 1986. His final record there was 218 appearances, 98 tries and 115 goals. He was later inducted into the HullFC Hall of Fame. He later played for York and then moved back to Llanelli. He later coached rugby league in West Wales and was also a regular visitor to professional matches in Bridgend, Neath and Llanelli.
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