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Joe Grima (rugby league)

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Joe Grima
Personal information
Born (1960-09-18) 18 September 1960 (age 64)
New Zealand
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1985–88 Swinton 47 6 0 0 24
1988–92 Widnes 137 11 0 0 44
1992–94 Keighley Cougars
Total 184 17 0 0 68
Source: [1]

Joe Grima (born 18 September 1960) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for Swinton, Widnes and the Keighley Cougars.

Playing career

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Swinton

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Grima was signed by Swinton in October 1985.[2] In 1987, he helped the team win promotion from the Second Division, and also played in the inaugural Second Division Premiership final, scoring a try in a 27–10 win against Hunslet.[3]

Widnes

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Grima spent four years at Widnes, and was part of the squad that won the 1989 World Club Challenge against the Canberra Raiders.

Grima played right-prop in Widnes' 6–12 defeat by Wigan in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989,[4] and was a substitute in the 24–0 victory over Leeds in the 1991–92 Regal Trophy Final during the 1991–92 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 11 January 1992.

Personal life

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After retiring, Grima lived in Skipton, North Yorkshire, before later returning to his native New Zealand.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1986). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1986-87. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 369. ISBN 978-0-356-12417-9.
  3. ^ "Swinton Lions Greatest Team: The 80s". Swinton Lions. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  4. ^ "7th January 1989: Wigan 12 Widnes 6 (John Player Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Rugby star returns to his roots". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. p. 24 March 2006. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
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