Phil Eden
English rugby league player

Phil Eden

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English rugby league player
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13 December 1963
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Introduction

Philip "Phil" Eden (born 13 December 1963) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 915), Halifax (Heritage № 1064) and Castleford (Heritage №), as a wing or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Phil Eden played centre in Wakefield Trinity's 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1990 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990.

Club career

Phil Eden made his début for Wakefield Trinity during January 1983, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1993–94 season.

Genealogical information

Phil Eden is the father of the rugby league footballer; Greg Eden.

Conviction

Phil Eden was jailed for 16-months in November 2013 after pleading guilty to possessing images of child pornography.