John Townend (rugby league)

John Townend is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He primarily played as a prop forward.

Townend is best known for his time playing for Wakefield Trinity. He was a member of their squad during a successful period for the club. Details of his specific playing statistics (appearances, tries, etc.) and representative honours (if any) are not readily available in easily accessible databases. Further research using club archives and specialist rugby league publications would likely be needed to build a more comprehensive profile.