Paul Rose (born 20 December 1952) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
[2] RL Championship Winner 1978/79, 1982/83 RL Challenge Cup Winner 1979/80 Yorkshire Cup 1974/75, 1982/83, 1984/85 BBC2 Trophy 1977/78 GB Lions Tourist 1974 GB Test appearances 1974, 1978, 1982 England appearances 1977, 1978 Paul Rose remains unique in being the only player to win the Rugby League Championship with both Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC.
Rose started his professional career at Hull Kingston Rovers, making his debut in September 1969 as a substitute against Leigh.
He played at second-row, and received a 10-minute sin-bin following an illegal high-tackle on John Gilbert in Hull FC's 14–12 defeat by Featherstone Rovers in the 1982–83 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969, and played at second-row in the 24–28 defeat by Wigan in the 1984–85 Challenge Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1985, in front of a crowd of 99,801,[6] in what is regarded as the most marvellous cup final in living memory,[7] which Hull narrowly lost after fighting back from 12–22 down at half-time.
Paul Rose is related to the rugby league wing, centre or second-row who played in the 2000s for the Hull Kingston Rovers (1997–03 & 2005-06), Collegians (in Wollongong, Australia, c. 2004), the York City Knights (2006) and the Rochdale Hornets (2007); Mark Blanchard.