Nicky Kiss

Nicholas "Nicky" S. Kiss is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC , and Wigan, as a hooker, i.e. number 9.

Playing career

Kiss was a colourful character in Rugby League, and was popular with fans and players alike.

International honours

Kiss won a cap for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1985 against France.

Championship appearances

Kiss played in Wigan's victories in the Championship during the 1986–87 season, and 1989–90 season.

Premiership final appearances

Kiss played hooker in Wigan's 8-0 victory over Warrington in the Premiership final during the 1986–87 season at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday 17 May 1987.

World Club Challenge

Kiss played hooker in Wigan's 8-2 victory over Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the 1987 World Club Challenge at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 7 October 1987.

Challenge Cup final appearances

Kiss played hooker in three Challenge Cup Finals for Wigan; the 28-24 victory over Hull in the 1985 Challenge Cup final during the 1984–85 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1985, the 32-12 victory over Halifax in the 1988 Challenge Cup final during the 1987–88 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1988, and in the 27-0 victory over St. Helens and in the 1989 Challenge Cup final during the 1988–89 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 29 April 1989.