Brian Noble (rugby league)
Brian Noble's early rugby league career was as a member of the Police Boys' Clubs before he signed for Bradford Northern.Brian Noble played hooker in Bradford Northern's 2–12 defeat by Warrington in the 1990–91 Regal Trophy Final during the 1990–91 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 12 January 1991, and played hooker (replaced by substitute Trevor Clark) in the 15–8 defeat by Wigan in the 1992–93 Regal Trophy Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993.[8] After initial confusion regarding chairman Chris Caisley's appointment - the tabloids reported that the new coach was Radio 4 comedian Ross Noble!As Super League VI champions, Bradford played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge.However, despite having just £60,000 available to spend under the salary cap, Noble bought Stuart Fielden and Michael Dobson from the Bradford Bulls for a world record £450,000.Noble was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to rugby league and charity.
BradfordWest Riding of Yorkshire, EnglandHookerBradford NorthernCronulla SharksWakefield TrinityGreat BritainYorkshireGB tour gamesBradford BullsWigan WarriorsCrusaders RLSalford Red Devilsnicknamerugby leagueSuper LeagueGreat Britain national teamSuper League Grand FinalsBrian McDermottToronto WolfpackBBC SportWest Riding of YorkshireEnglandAustralasiaCastleford1981 Yorkshire Cup1981–82 seasonHeadingleyHull F.C.1982 Yorkshire CupElland Road1987 Yorkshire Cup1987–88 seasonreplayWarrington1990–91 Regal Trophy1990–91 seasonsubstitute1992–93 Regal Trophy1992–93 seasonRoss NobleMatthew Elliott2001 Super League Grand FinalSuper League VI2001 NRLNewcastle Knights2002 World Club ChallengeUniversity of Bradford2002 Super League Grand FinalSt. HelensSuper League coach of the yearDavid Waite2003 Ashes series2005 Super League Grand FinalSteve McNamaraChallenge CupWorld Club ChampionshipsRugby League International FederationIan MillwardCrusadersJon SharpIestyn HarrisHuddersfieldSalfordMarwan Koukashdirector of footballRFL ChampionshipLondon BroncosGloucestershire All Goldsco-commentatorMember of the Order of the British Empire2017 Birthday HonoursYorkshire CupWorld Club ChallengeLeague Leader's ShieldRLIF International Coach of the YearBradford Bulls Team of the CenturyBradford Bulls Bull MastersThe London GazetteHolmesArmitageMeadowsLawrenceLilleyFultonDonaldsonBayliss-BrowHallasMichaelTaufuaOkunborBradford Bulls squad2001 Super League Grand Final winnersMichael WithersTevita VaikonaScott NaylorGraham MackayLeon PryceHenry PaulRobbie PaulJoe VaganaJames LowesDaniel GartnerJamie PeacockMike ForshawPaul DeaconShane RigonPaul AndersonStuart FieldenLee GilmourLesley VainikoloBrandon Costin1997 Challenge Cup Final winnersShontayne HapeLee RadfordKarl PrattRob Parker2003 Super League Grand Final winnersStuart ReardonSuper League VIII2004 World Club ChallengePaul JohnsonAaron SmithLogan SwannJamie Langley2005 Super League Grand Final winners