About Bob Barrell
Lived 1905 – 1967 (aged 61). Bob Barrell was a rugby union player.
Robert John Barrell (1 November 1905 – 13 January 1967) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born in Mountain Ash, Barrell was a forward and played his rugby for Cardiff from 1926 to 1934, making a total of 241 appearances. He was an occasional Wales representative during this period, with four caps. His only try came in a home win over France in 1929. He later competed for Penarth.
Barrell worked as a police officer outside of rugby, beginning from his time with Cardiff. He earned a promotion to sergeant while based at Nantymoel and retired from the Glamorgan Constabulary in 1954.
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Who was Bob Barrell?
rugby player
When was Bob Barrell born?
Bob Barrell was born on 1 November 1905.
When did Bob Barrell die?
Bob Barrell died on 13 January 1967.
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Bob Barrell was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Barrell. https://biography.guide/bob-barrell/
MLA: "Bob Barrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-barrell/.
Chicago: "Bob Barrell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-barrell/.
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