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Joe Grima (born 18 September 1960) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for Swinton, Widnes and the Keighley Cougars.

Playing career

Swinton

Grima was signed by Swinton in October 1985. In 1987, he helped the team win promotion from the Second Division, and also played in the inaugural Second Division Premiership final, scoring a try in a 27–10 win against Hunslet.

Widnes

Grima spent four years at Widnes, and was part of the squad that won the 1989 World Club Challenge against the Canberra Raiders.

Grima played right-prop in Widnes' 6–12 defeat by Wigan in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989, and was a substitute in the 24–0 victory over Leeds in the 1991–92 Regal Trophy Final during the 1991–92 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 11 January 1992.

Personal life

After retiring, Grima lived in Skipton, North Yorkshire, before later returning to his native New Zealand.

References

1. Rugby League Project
2. Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David, eds. (1986). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1986-87. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 369. ISBN 978-0-356-12417-9.
3. "Swinton Lions Greatest Team: The 80s". Swinton Lions. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
4. "7th January 1989: Wigan 12 Widnes 6 (John Player Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
5. "Rugby star returns to his roots". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. p. 24 March 2006. Retrieved 3 October 2022.

External links

• Profile at rugby.widnes.tv

• 1960 births
• Living people
• New Zealand rugby league players
• Rugby league props
• Swinton Lions players
• Widnes Vikings players
• Keighley Cougars players
• New Zealand expatriate rugby league players in England