Roy Southernwood (born 23 June 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Great Britain (Under-21s), and at club level for Castleford, Halifax and Wakefield Trinity (Wildcats) (captain), as a , or .
Roy Southernwood was the captain for the Great Britain Under-21s twice against France in 1989, winning the man of the match award on the return leg at Headingley, Leeds.
Roy Southernwood played in Castleford's 12-12 draw with Bradford Northern in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1987âÂÂ88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, played in the 2-11 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1987âÂÂ88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987, and played in the 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990âÂÂ91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990.
Roy Southernwood played and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 24-22 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at the McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on Saturday 26 September 1998.
"Roy Southernwood Scrum-half. Skilful Scrum half who graduated through the junior league ranks in Castleford, and seemed set for a long career at Wheldon Road. Played for Great Britain U-21s twice against France in 1989. His transfer to Halifax meant more first team opportunities and he starred in the 1990-91 promotion season."
Roy Southernwood is the older brother of the rugby league footballer, Graham Southernwood, and is the uncle of Graham Southernwood's son, the rugby league footballer, Cain Southernwood.