Introduction
John Wood is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes (twice), Wigan, Fulham RLFC, Leigh, and Salford, as a Prop, i.e. number 8 or 10.
Playing career
International honours
John Wood won a cap for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1982 against France.
John Wood played at Right-Prop, i.e. number 10 in Great Britain's 7-8 defeat by France in the friendly at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venice on Saturday 31 July 1982.
Challenge Cup final appearances
John Wood played Right-Prop, i.e. number 10, in Widnes' 5-20 defeat by St. Helens in the 1976 Challenge Cup final during the 1975–76 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1976.
Player's No.6 Trophy final appearances
John Wood played Right-Prop, i.e. number 10, in Widnes' 19-13 victory over Hull in the 1975-76 Player's No.6 Trophy final during the 1975–76 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 24 January 1976