About David Thomas
David Thomas was a British rugby league player.
David "Dai" Thomas (birth unknown – death unknown) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Aberdare RFC, Dewsbury, Halifax and Mid-Rhondda, as a .
Playing career Club career Thomas played for Dewsbury and Halifax at club level, having switched codes from rugby union club Aberdare RFC in 1905. He holds Dewsbury's "Tries In A Season" record with 40-tries scored in the 1906–07 season, and Dewsbury's "Tries In A Match" record with 8-tries against Liverpool City on 13 April 1907.
International honours Thomas won caps for Wales while at Halifax in 1908 against England (3 matches).
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Who was David Thomas?
Welsh rugby league footballer (1900s)
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David Thomas was born in Wales.
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David Thomas was a rugby league player.
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David Thomas was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Thomas (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Thomas. https://biography.guide/david-thomas-rugby-league-player/
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