Roger was instrumental in the Hull and East Riding…Ionians merger, right from the start and was the founding Director of Rugby.
Highlight of Roger's outstanding rugby career were two England appearances at Twickenham, versus the mighty All Blacks and Wales in 1964. He also represented the North Eastern Counties against The All Blacks in the same year. Not many players can claim to have played against The All Blacks twice in one month, as Roger did. He also represented the Barbarians that season.
Educated at Sedbergh, he played for Yorkshire Schools in 1955/6, joined Riding; went straight into the first XV at outside half and was selected for Yorkshire from 1960, gaining more than 30 caps, at a time when county rugby was a very special accolade. The Yorkshire team often included players from Leicester and other Senior clubs, in those days.

Roger was happily married to Judith who supported him throughout his later years, indomitably, when his mobility became a problem. He was an architect by profession; senior partner in Lazenby, Needler and Sangwin before he retired. Interestingly, Roger designed The Hull Ionians Clubhouse, Brantingham Park which is so well used to this day.

Roger was a one club man and deserved all the honours that went his way. He commanded
the respect and affection of not only his own colleagues, but all opposing players and officials of visiting clubs...will be sadly missed.

Roger’s funeral is at 2.30pm on Thursday 24th March at St Andrews Church, Packman Lane, Kirkella.

Roger Gosling