Hussein M'Barki

Hussein M'Barki (born 29 December 1955) is a Moroccan former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played primarily as a fullback, but featured as a fullback, wing or centre during his rugby league career.[5]

Hussein M'Barki
Personal information
Born (1955-12-29) 29 December 1955
Fez,[1] Morocco
Playing information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight12 st 4 lb (78 kg)
Rugby union
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Narbonne
Cahors
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Morocco
Rugby league
PositionFullback, Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–84 Fulham 92 48 0 0 161
1984–85 Warrington 5+3 2 0 0 8
1985–87 Oldham 60 12 0 0 48
1987–88 Hull F.C. 13+1 1 0 0 4
1988–92 Fulham 57+14 26 0 0 104
Total 245 89 0 0 325
Source: [2][3][4]

M'Barki started his career in rugby union, and began representing Morocco in 1975 at the age of 19. He later moved to France, where he played for Narbonne and Cahors.[2]

In September 1981, he appeared twice as a trialist for rugby league club Fulham. He completed his move to Fulham in November 1981 after securing a work permit.[6]

M'Barki left the club in 1984, and went on to play for Warrington, Oldham (Heritage № 902) and Hull F.C. before returning to Fulham in 1988, remaining with the club until his retirement in 1992. During his two spells with Fulham, he made a combined total of 163 appearances, scoring 74 tries.[2] After ending his playing career, he worked as a development officer, helping to promote rugby league in his home country.[7]

In 2014, M'Barki was inducted into London Broncos' Hall of Fame.[8]

County Cup final appearances

Hussein M'Barki played fullback in Oldham's 6-27 defeat by Wigan in the 1986 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 19 October 1986.[9]

References
  1. "L'Houssaine M'Barki ou le bonheur chez les XIII". Treize magazine. Toulouse. 1 February 1982. p. 28.
  2. Farrar, Dave; Lush, Peter (2000). From Fulham to Wembley : 20 years of Rugby League in London. London: London League Publications. ISBN 978-0952606444.
  3. "Hussein M'Barki - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  4. RL Record Keepers' Club
  5. Emery, David (1984). WHO'S WHO IN RUGBY LEAGUE. London: Queen Anne Press. ISBN 0-356-10436-2.
  6. Fitzpatrick, Paul (21 November 1981). "African for Fulham". The Guardian. London. p. 23. ProQuest 186226092.
  7. "Sporting digest: Rugby League". The Independent. 14 July 1993. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  8. "London Broncos Supporters Association Hall of Fame launched". London Broncos Rugby League. 5 July 2014. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  9. "1986-1987 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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