Gordon Haynes

Gordon Haynes was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Swinton and Oldham as a.

Background

Haynes was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England. He played amateur rugby league for Latchford Albion before signing for Swinton.

International honours

Haynes represented Great Britain while at Swinton in April 1956 against France at Odsal Stadium, Bradford. Great Britain won 18-10 in front of a crowd of 10,453.
Along with William "Billy" Banks, Edward "Ted" Cahill, Keith Holliday, William "Billy" Ivison, Robert "Bob" Kelly, John McKeown, George Parsons and Edward "Ted" Slevin, Gordon Haynes' only Great Britain appearance came against France prior to 1957, these matches were not considered as Test matches by the Rugby Football League, and consequently caps were not awarded.