Emlyn Watkins
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Emlyn Watkins
Lived 1904 – 1978 (aged 73). Emlyn Watkins was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Emlyn Watkins (21 September 1904 – 15 May 1978) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Blaina RFC, as a flanker,
Background Watkins was born in Blaina, Wales, and he died in Walsall.
Playing career International honours Emlyn Watkins won caps for Wales (RU) while at Blaina RFC in 1926 against Scotland, Ireland, and France,
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Who was Emlyn Watkins?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Emlyn Watkins born?
Emlyn Watkins was born on 21 September 1904 in Blaina.
When did Emlyn Watkins die?
Emlyn Watkins died on 15 May 1978 in Walsall.
What was Emlyn Watkins's occupation?
Emlyn Watkins was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Emlyn Watkins?
Emlyn Watkins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emlyn Watkins. https://biography.guide/emlyn-watkins/
MLA: "Emlyn Watkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emlyn-watkins/.
Chicago: "Emlyn Watkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emlyn-watkins/.
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