Brian Shaw

Career

International honours Championship final appearances Brian Shaw played in Hunslet"s 22-44 defeat to Saint Helens in the Championship final during the 1958-1959 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 16 May 1959, and played loose forward/lock in Leeds" 25-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship final during the 1960-1961 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 20 May 1961. Club career Brian Shaw was a pupil in the Hunslet Schools system, and signed as a professional for Hunslet from Old Lane Youth Club in Beeston for £250.

Achievements

• Brian Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1960 against France, Australia, France, and in 1961 against France. Brian Shaw played second-row, in last two of Great Britain"s three 1960 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain"s 10-3 victory over Australia to win the 1960 Rugby League World Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 8 November 1960. Brian Shaw played loose forward/lock for English League XIII while at Hunslet in the 8-26 defeat to France on Saturday 22 November 1958 at Knowsley Road, Saint Helens.