PHIL LOWE was a local hero who made his mark with both his beloved Hull KR and on the other side of the globe – and helped Great Britain win the World Cup.
That was in France in the autumn of 1972, when the star second-rower, who has died aged 74, started all four matches for Jim Challinor's Lions, who were triumphant because of their better group-stage record after the final against the holders and favourites Australia in Lyon finished 10-10 after extra time.
Lowe had earlier scored a try in the 27-21 win over the Aussies in Perpignan, and two as the host nation were seen off 13-4 in Grenoble. Great Britain also beat New Zealand 53-19 in Pau.