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  • Half-back converts 22 tries against Gateshead Thunder?

    Tom Hemingway equals goal-kicking record for Blackpool Panthers 2010

  • The opposing Half-back rolled in -- to her wing, as she thought -- but with a swift movement, Ingred Saxon, the Left Inner, reached the ball first, and taking it with her, ran up the field like lightning.

    A Popular Schoolgirl Angela Brazil 1907

  • A Half-back by right, Burgess is another to be considered a true great having skippered Spurs to their first title in 1951 but also captained his country and represented a Great Britain select XI along the way.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • Half-back partner Jonny Lomax and James Roby were also outstanding for Saints and Simmons said: I liked the way Leon took the line on straight away.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Half-back Rangi Chase, centre Jack Reed and loose forward Chris Heighington all keep their places after making their debuts in England's 32-18 win over France in Avignon last Friday.

    WalesOnline - Home WalesOnline 2011

  • Ron Burgess 1947-1954, 32 caps - A Half-back by right, Burgess is another to be considered a true great having skippered Spurs to their first title in 1951 but also captaining his country and representing a Great Britian select XI along the way.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • Half-back is the most competitive area of the team.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Half-back Rangi Chase, centre Jack Reed and loose forward Chris Heighington all keep their places after making their debuts in England's 32-18 win over France in Avignon last Friday.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Half-back Jamie Rooney was also missing due to a virus, though Ned Catic had recovered from the same illness to feature in the pack.

    Evening Mail news round-up 2010

  • Half-back Jamie Rooney was also missing due to a virus, though Ned Catic had recovered from the same illness to feature in the pack.

    Evening Mail news round-up 2010

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