Hussein M'Barki

Hussein M'Barki (born 29 May 1955 in Fez[3]) 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.[4]

Hussein M'Barki
Personal information
Born (1955-05-29) 29 May 1955
Fez, 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 163 74
1984–85 Warrington 8 2 0 0 8
1985–87 Oldham 60 12 0 0 48
1987–88 Hull F.C.
1988–92 Fulham - - - - -
Total 231 88 0 0 56
Source: [1][2]

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.[1]

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.[5]

M'Barki left the club in 1984, and went on to play for Warrington, Oldham 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.[1] After ending his playing career, he worked as a development officer, helping to promote rugby league in his home country.[6]

In 2014, M'Barki was inducted into London Broncos' Hall of Fame.[7]

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.[8]

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