List of Broughton Rangers records

Broughton Rangers was as English professional rugby league club. Formed in 1877 as Broughton, the club changed its name to Broughton Rangers a year later. The club was based in Broughton until 1933, playing at Wheater's Field (until 1913) and The Cliff (1913–1933), before moving to Belle Vue Stadium in Gorton. The club was later renamed as Belle Vue Rangers after the Second World War, but folded in 1955. Broughton Rangers won one league championship in 1902, and were Challenge Cup winners on two occasions (1902 and 1911).

The record for most appearances for the club is held by George Ruddick, who played 422 times between 1899 and 1915. Andy Hogg is the record try scorer with 186, while Albert Gregory holds the record for most goals scored, having kicked 308 conversions. The record for most points is held by Bill Harris who scored a total of 835 during his career.

Honours

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League

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Club records

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Matches

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  • Record win: 59–0 against Barton, 8 March 1913.
  • Record defeat: 2–70 against Wigan, 28 September 1940.

Individual records

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Appearances

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  • Most consecutive appearances: 137, Melbourne Tierney (23 September 1950 to 5 December 1953).

Most appearances

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No Name Club career Apps
1 George Ruddick 1899–1915 422
2 Jack Beetham 1902–1922 374
3 Billy Winskill 1899–1920 350
4 Andy Hogg 1899–1910 339
5 Dick Manning 1933–1948 311
6 Melbourne Tierney 1946–1955 311
7 Billy Harris 1901–1915 302
8 Glyn Jones 1933–1951 291
9 Billy Barlow 1905–1920 286
10 Billy Bentham 1919–1929 285

Tries

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Top tryscorers

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No Name Club career Tries
1 Andy Hogg 1899–1915 186
2 Bob Wilson 1901–1915 141
3 Billy Harris 1901–1915 123
4 Billy Bentham 1919–1929 112
5 Tom Kenny 1933–1949 89

Goals

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Top goalscorers

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No Name Club career Goals
1 Albert Gregory 1948–1955 308
2 Billy Harris 1901–1915 233
3 Bryn Howells 1935–1941 217
4 George Davidson 1910–1924 193
5 Billy Stott 1933–1940 154

References

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  • Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.