Edgar Jones
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Edgar Jones
Lived 1910 – 1986 (aged 75). Edgar Jones was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Edgar Lewis Jones (4 May 1910 – 11 February 1986) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, at invitational level for Barbarian F.C., and at club level for Gowerton RFC and Llanelli RFC, as a prop, and club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds.
Background Jones was born in Sketty, Swansea, Wales, and he died aged 75 in West Cross, Swansea, Wales.
International honours Edgar Jones won caps for Wales (RU) while at Llanelli RFC in 1930 against France, in 1933 against England, Scotland, and Ireland, and in 1935 against England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edgar Jones?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Edgar Jones born?
Edgar Jones was born on 4 May 1910 in Sketty.
When did Edgar Jones die?
Edgar Jones died on 11 February 1986.
What was Edgar Jones's occupation?
Edgar Jones was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Edgar Jones?
Edgar Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edgar Jones (rugby)
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