Geoff Pimblett

Who is Geoff Pimblett?

Geoff Pimblett is an English former professional rugby league footballer whose career rose to prominence in the late 1970s. He played for St. Helens as fullback and captain, and also represented England internationally.

A history teacher by profession, Pimblett signed from rugby union with St. Helens in early 1971 aged 26. Inititally playing somewhat of a utility back role with the club, he soon established himself at fullback, and later, as goal-kicker. He helped St. Helens to victory in the 1972 Challenge Cup final. Pimblett went on to become the first player to be have received both the Lance Todd Trophy. Pimblett played for St Helens RFC at fullback and kicked three goals in their 1975–76 Northern Rugby Football League season premiership final victory against Salford. He won the Harry Sunderland Trophy.

Pimblett played Fullback, and scored a conversion in St. Helens' 2-25 defeat to the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 June 1976.