Walter Mooney ( – ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at international level for Great Britain and at club level for Leigh.

Playing career

International honours

Walter Mooney won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1924 against New Zealand (2 matches).

Walter Mooney

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Walter Mooney played and was captain in Leigh's 13-0 victory over Halifax in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

Walter Mooney

County Cup Final appearances

Walter Mooney played, and scored a goal, in Leigh's 2-20 defeat by Wigan in the 1922 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.

Walter Mooney

References

1890s births

1958 deaths

English rugby league players

Great Britain national rugby league team players

Leigh Leopards captains

Leigh Leopards players

Rugby league five-eighths

Rugby league players from Leigh, Greater Manchester