About David Evans
David Evans was a rugby union player.
David Benjamin Evans (3 September 1899 – 23 June 1977) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Biography Evans was originally an association footballer, playing as a goalkeeper for Garnant.
A fullback, Evans played his rugby with Amman United and Swansea. He received a Wales cap in 1926, deputising for Ossie Male in their Five Nations opener against England. The South Wales Evening Post described his tackling as "wholehearted" and on one occasion try saving, but was otherwise critical of his performance.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was David Evans?
rugby player
When did David Evans die?
David Evans died on 23 June 1977.
What was David Evans's occupation?
David Evans was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Evans (rugby union, born 1899)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Evans. https://biography.guide/david-evans-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "David Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-evans-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "David Evans." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-evans-rugby-union-player/.
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