David James
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1906-c. 1981)
About David James
Lived 1906 – 1981 (aged 74–75). David James was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
David Rees James (7 October 1906 – c. 1981) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales.
James was born in Treorchy, he played club level rugby union (RU) for Treorchy RFC, as a Hooker and club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds, as a . He died in Rhondda.
International honours David James won caps for Wales (RU) while at Treorchy RFC in 1931 against France, and Ireland.
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Who was David James?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1906-c. 1981)
When was David James born?
David James was born on 7 October 1906 in Treorchy.
When did David James die?
David James died in 1981 in Rhondda.
What was David James's occupation?
David James was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was David James?
David James was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David James (rugby, born 1906)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David James. https://biography.guide/david-james-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "David James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-james-rugby-league-player/.
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