Ossie Peake


Oswald Peake was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Warrington, Huddersfield and Widnes, as a or.

Background

Peake was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England, and attended Newton Grammar School. He died in October 1997, aged 77.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Peake played on the in Huddersfield's 13–9 aggregate victory over Bradford Northern in the 1944–45 Challenge Cup Final during the 1944–45 season; the 7-4 victory in the first-leg at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 28 April 1945, and the 6-5 victory in the second-leg at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 5 May 1945.

County Cup Final appearances

Peake played at in Warrington's 8-14 defeat by Wigan in the 1948 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1948–49 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 13 November 1948.

Club career

Peake made his dêbut for Warrington on Saturday 2 April 1938, and he played his last match for Warrington on Saturday 13 November 1948.

International honours

While at Warrington, Peake won three caps for England. All three came in matches against Wales played between 1939 and 1941.