Raymond Handscombe


Raymond "Ray" Handscombe is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Leeds, Wakefield Trinity, and Featherstone Rovers, as a.

Playing career

Wakefield Trinity

Handscombe made his début for Wakefield Trinity during September 1974, he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1978–79 season,.
Handscombe played in Wakefield Trinity's 13-16 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1974 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 26 October 1974.

Featherstone Rovers

Handscombe made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 29 October 1978, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored 30 tries, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1984–85 season.
Handscombe played in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.