About Eddie Watkins
Lived 1899 – 1983 (aged 84). Eddie Watkins was a rugby union player.
Eddie Watkins (27 March 1899 – 12 October 1983) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born in Neath, Watkins was a nippy half–back of small stature known for his swift ball movement from the scrum and debuted for Neath RFC in 1919. He became the first Neath player to appear at scrum–half for Wales in 1924 and was the only member of the backline to play all four Five Nations fixtures that year. His Wales career ended later in 1924 when he signed a professional contract with rugby league club Halifax.
Watkins was later employed by Glamorgan County Council.
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Who was Eddie Watkins?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Eddie Watkins born?
Eddie Watkins was born on 27 March 1899.
When did Eddie Watkins die?
Eddie Watkins died on 12 October 1983.
What was Eddie Watkins's occupation?
Eddie Watkins was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Watkins (rugby, born 1899)
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