Brian David Noble MBE played for Bradford Northern,
Cronulla Sharks, Wakefield Trinity and Captain Great Britain Rugby League Lions. His early rugby league career was as a member of the Police Boys’ Clubs before he signed for Bradford Northern. His début came in the 1978–79 season and was the beginning of almost 15 years and over 400 games with the club, concluding in the centenary season of 1995-96 following a spell at Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 1062).
Brian combined his professional career with his job as a policeman, and captained Great Britain on the Lions’ tour of Australasiain 1984. He played in all seven tests on the tour, including the test in Papua New Guinea. He also had a season playing in Australia in the NRL under the legendary Rugby League Coach Jack Gibson whilst at Cronulla Sutherland Sharks.
His coaching career, included successful spells at the Bradford Bulls, the Wigan Warriors, the Crusaders RL and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and the Great Britain national team. He was the first coach to win three Super League Grand Finals. He was formerly the Director of Rugby for the Toronto Wolfpack, and also works as a pundit for BBC Sport.
Listen to the Ellis Rugby Brian Noble Podcast
A great interview where Brian’s shares his experiences and knowledge of the game, combined with his sense of humour. Find out the best team he ever played in. The best team he ever coached. His favourite playing shirt. And the young player he tips for stardom. A compelling listen.
