Ernest Herbert (c. 1914 – 18 September 1942) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
[1] He died aged 28 at his home in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
[3][4] Herbert began his career at Hull in 1933, and played stand-off in Hull FC's 10-18 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1938 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
[citation needed] Herbert won caps for England while at Hull in 1936 against France, and in 1938 against France.
[2] Ernie Herbert was the older brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s for Hull FC; Harry Herbert