About Emrys Hughes
Emrys Hughes was a rugby league player.
Emlyn Hughes (January 1910 – December 1980) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for St Helens and Huddersfield, as a or .
Playing career Club career Hughes played rugby union for Llanelli RFC before switching to rugby league in 1936, joining English club St Helens. He was transferred to Huddersfield in 1938.
Hughes played at in Huddersfield's 18–10 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1938 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
International honours Hughes won caps for Wales while at Huddersfield in 1938 against England, and in 1939 against France.
Personal life Emlyn Hughes was the brother of Fred Hughes, who was also a Welsh rugby league international, and the uncle of the former association footballer for Liverpool and England, Emlyn Hughes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emrys Hughes?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was Emrys Hughes born?
Emrys Hughes was born in Port Talbot.
When did Emrys Hughes die?
Emrys Hughes died in 1980.
What was Emrys Hughes's occupation?
Emrys Hughes was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Emlyn Hughes (rugby league)
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