Derek Howes


William J. Derek Howes was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union for Llanelli RFC, and representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers, as a or.

Background

Derek Howes' birth was registered in Pontardawe district, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Derek Howes won 5 caps for Wales while at Wakefield Trinity from 1948 to 1950.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Derek Howes played at in Wakefield Trinity's 13–12 victory over Wigan in the 1946 Challenge Cup Final during the 1945–46 season Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1946, in front of a crowd of 54,730.

County Cup Final appearances

Derek Howes played at in Wakefield Trinity's 17–3 victory over Keighley in the 1951 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 27 October 1951.

Club career

Derek Howes made his début for Wakefield Trinity during November 1945, he made his début for Featherstone Rovers on 19 September 1953.