About Arthur Edwards
Lived 1927 – 1984 (aged 56). Arthur Edwards was a rugby union player.
Arthur Bernard Edwards (7 October 1927 – 10 September 1984) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Edwards was born in Bynea and raised in Ebbw Vale from the age of 10, attending Ebbw Vale Grammar School. He was a Welsh Schools representative player and made his senior debut for Ebbw Vale aged 16. After leaving school, Edwards studied teaching at Aberystwyth College and played for their XV.
Enlisting in the Army, Edwards was based out of England for much of his career, playing matches for Blackheath, Headingley and London Welsh. In 1951, Edwards featured in a combined county XV which played the touring Springboks.
Edwards was married to Clare Rowena Mordaunt, an aunty of politician Penny Mordaunt.
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Who was Arthur Edwards?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Arthur Edwards born?
Arthur Edwards was born on 7 October 1927.
When did Arthur Edwards die?
Arthur Edwards died on 10 September 1984.
What was Arthur Edwards's occupation?
Arthur Edwards was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Edwards (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Edwards. https://biography.guide/arthur-edwards-rugby-union-player/
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