Quick Facts
Biography
Roy Haggerty was a rugby league player for St. Helens and Barrow who began his career at Centre before moving into the Second-row.
His was a popular figure amongst the St. Helens supporters who respected his fitness and commitment to the club.
He is the father of professional rugby league footballers Gareth Haggerty and Kurt Haggerty. and father to many more
One of the popular folklores in St. Helens is that upon hearing of Mal Meninga's arrival for the 1985 season, Haggerty commented "Where's he going to play?!"
Haggerty was selected to go on the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour of Australasia but did not play in any Test matches.
Playing career
Challenge Cup final appearances
Roy Haggerty played Right-Second-row, i.e. number 12, in St. Helens' 18-19 defeat by Halifax in the 1987 Challenge Cup final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.
County Cup Final appearances
Roy Haggerty played Centre, i.e. number 4, in St. Helens 0-16 defeat by Warrington in the 1982 Lancashire Cup final during the 1982–83 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1982, and played as an Interchange/Substitute, i.e. number 15, (replacing Fullback Phil Veivers) and scored a try in the 28-16 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Lancashire Cup final during the 1984–85 season at Central Park, Wigan on Sunday 28 October 1984.
John Player Special Trophy final appearances
Roy Haggerty played Right-Second-row, i.e. number 12, in St. Helens' 15-14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.