David "Dave" C. Chester (birth registered third ¼ 1946) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played representative level rugby union for Lancashire (Trial), and at club level for Sandal RUFC, Rodillians RUFC and Orrell R.U.F.C., and club level rugby league (RL) for Warrington, Wakefield Trinity, Keighley and Huddersfield, as a prop.[1]

David Chester
Personal information
Full nameDavid C. Chester
Bornthird ¼ 1946 (age 77–78)
Wakefield district, England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1972–73 Warrington 0+1 0 0 0 0
1975–76 Wakefield Trinity 10 0 0 0 0
1976–7? Keighley 0 0 0 0
197? Huddersfield 0 0 0 0
Total 11 0 0 0 0

Background

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David Chester's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

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Club career

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David Chester changed rugby football codes from rugby union to rugby league when he transferred from Orrell R.U.F.C. to Warrington during September 1972, he made his début for Warrington on Sunday 29 October 1972, he played his last match for Warrington during the 1972–73 season, he made his début for Wakefield Trinity during April 1975, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1975–76 season.[citation needed]

Genealogical information

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David Chester is the son of the rugby union and rugby league footballer; Charles Chester

References

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  1. ^ Mike Rylance (22 August 2013). "Trinity: A History of the Wakefield Rugby League Football Club 1872-2013". League Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1901347289
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