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Edgar Morgan

1896 – 1983

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1896 – 1983 (aged 87). Edgar Morgan was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

David Edgar Morgan (17 May 1896 – )) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for New Dock Stars RFC and Llanelli RFC, as a forward, He was unable to accept the role as during the same period he signed professional papers to join rugby league team Hull, the position going to his vice-captain Albert Jenkins. As Morgan was one of several players to switch to league during the period, he was interviewed by the Welsh Rugby Union to discover the reason for his move to professional rugby. Morgan responded that it was purely financial as he had been out of work for several months.

International honours Morgan won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1921 against Australia (2 matches).

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edgar Morgan?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Edgar Morgan born?

Edgar Morgan was born on 17 May 1896 in Llanelli.

When did Edgar Morgan die?

Edgar Morgan died on 9 September 1983 in Llanelli.

What was Edgar Morgan's occupation?

Edgar Morgan was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Edgar Morgan?

Edgar Morgan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edgar Morgan

· Wikidata: Q5337384

· DBpedia: Edgar Morgan (rugby, born 1896)

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