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Alan Briers

(@geoffw)
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Alan Briers has died aged 89. He came to us from St Helens where he had played with the likes of Murphy, Vollenhoven. Huddart & Karalius since 1959. He played 99 games for Widnes scoring 22 tries from April 1963 to April 1966.

He was a very tricky & elusive centre. He is best remembered for a terrific memorable, jinking try against Hull K R in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley 1964 when he beat three men close to the touch line for the opening try. I remember it very well as my seat was directly above where he scored.

Condolences to his friends & family. RIP Alan.


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Topic starter Posted : 13/01/2026 1:52 pm
(@gpo1971)
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RIP Alan.


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Posted : 13/01/2026 2:02 pm
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