Cale played in all four Five Nations matches the following season when Wales won a grand slam defeating England, Scotland, Ireland and France.
He was a losing finalist in the 1952 Lancashire Cup match against Leigh but was an integral member of championship winning side in the 1952/53 season.
He also became a double international by adding four Welsh league caps to the seven he won at union, figuring twice against Other Nationalities, France and England.
Ray Cale played loose forward in St. Helens' 10-15 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1953 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952-53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953.
[6] Ray Cale played loose forward in St. Helens' 5-22 defeat by Leigh in the 1952 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1952.