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Biography
Cyril Morrell is an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Hunslet, as a Centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.
Playing career
International honours
Cyril Morrell won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1938 against France, and Wales, and in 1939 against France.
Championship Final appearances
Cyril Morrell played Centre, i.e. number 3 in Hunslet's 8-2 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1937–38 season at Elland Road on Saturday 30 April 1938.
Challenge Cup
Cyril Morrell played Centre, and broke his collar bone in the 26th minute whilst scoring a try, in Hunslet's 11-5 victory over Widnes in the 1934 Challenge Cup Final during the 1933–34 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1934, as Substitutes were not allowed, this meant Hunslet played more than half the match with 12-men.