John Risman Cup 2011 - Aberdeen Grammar School

Scotland Rugby League is also delighted to have John Risman as the patron for the Saltire Schools S2/S3 Competition.

John is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Wales, and at club level for Workington Town, Fulham RLFC, Blackpool Borough, and Carlisle, playing at Fullback, or Centre, i.e. number 1, or, 3 or 4.

In the early-eighties John Risman was a teacher of Geography and Physical Education at Salterbeck School in Workington.

John's father was the legendary Gus Risman who debuted his rugby career in 1929 with Salford before earning 17 caps for Great Britain and captaining Workington Town to Challenge Cup victory in 1941.

John has had a long history with Scotland Rugby League being involved with the open age set up and heavily involved within the Scotland Students, Under 18's and Under 16's as a coach, manager and mentor.

Through his efforts both on and off the field and particularly his time involved with the Scotland development teams who toured to Europe frequently over the early 00's, John was given the title - President of Scotland Rugby League 5 years ago and still does fantastic work for Scotland Rugby League.

John won caps for Wales while at Workington Town 1978...1979 (3-caps).