Bernard John Dwyer (born 20 April 1967) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played in the Super League and featured as a second-row. He played for the St Helens and the Bradford Bulls during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in the English game.
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| Full name | Bernard John Dwyer[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 April 1967 St Helens, England, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dwyer main strengths were viewed as his professional conduct and work rate. His commitment was regarded by observers as exemplary, and this was reflected in his testimonial year at St. Helens where 'the perpetual motion man' was recognised for his work rate. He retired from the sport in 2000.[5]
Bernard Dwyer played hooker, and scored 2-conversions in St. Helens' 4-5 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.[6]
In 1995, Dwyer was part of the package that brought Paul Newlove to St. Helens from Bradford Bulls. The deal was a good example of an agreement which suited both parties. Bradford Bulls acquired three solid St. Helens players as well as a quarter of a million pounds. This allowed them to build towards the success they would later enjoy. St. Helens in return acquired the world class centre that was to facilitate their drive to return the glory days back to the club.
Dwyer played for Bradford Bulls at hooker in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final defeat by St. Helens.[7]
Dwyer played for Bradford Bulls at second-row in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to St. Helens.
Bernard is married to wife Jackie and has two children, the oldest Kelly lives in Sydney, whilst the youngest Connor plays Rugby League for Widnes.
References
edit- ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1996). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1996. London: Headline Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-7472-7767-5.
- ^ "Player Summary: Bernard Dwyer". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Injured Dwyer to quit". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 May 2000. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "1992–1993 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "steveprescottfoundation.co.uk". Steve Prescott Stats. Steve Prescott Foundation. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
External links
edit- Saints Heritage Society
- (archived by web.archive.org) Stalwart Dwyer To Retire[dead link]
- (archived by web.archive.org) Bull Masters - Bernard Dwyer