Chris Young (rugby league)
Christopher "Chris" C. Young (24 January 1945 – 19 December 2016) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5. Background. Chris Young's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. He died aged 71 from cancer, and his funeral service took place at Haltemprice Crematorium, Hull, on 28 December 2016, followed by a reception at the Half Moon public house in nearby Skidby. Playing  career. International honours. Young won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1967 against Australia (three matches), and France (two matches). He was also selected for the Great Britain squad whilst at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. However, along with Derek Edwards of Castleford, he did not participate in any of the three matches. County Cup Final appearances. Chris Young played , i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Hull Kingston Rovers' 25-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1966 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the  1966–67 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on 15 October 1966. He played in the 8-7 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1967 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on 14 October 1967. Career records. Along with Keith Howe of Castleford, with 34 tries, Chris Young was the top try-scorer in the Championship First Division during the 1966–67 season.