Herbert Place

Herbert Place was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Hunslet, as a Fullback, or Wing, i.e. number 1, or, 2 or 5.

Playing career

International honours

Herbert Place won a cap for England while at Hunslet in 1909 against Wales.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Herbert Place played Fullback in Hunslet's 14-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1908 Challenge Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 25 April 1908, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Herbert Place played Fullback in Hunslet's 13-3 victory over Halifax in the 1905 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at Park Avenue, Bradford on Saturday 2 December 1905, in front of a crowd of 18,500, and played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, in the 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 21 December 1907, in front of a crowd of 15,000.

All Four Cups

Herbert Place was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 All Four Cups winning team.