Evan Rees
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Evan Rees
Lived 1896 – 1978 (aged 81–82). Evan Rees was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Evan Bevan Rees (9 August 1896 – 1978) was a Welsh 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 Swansea RFC, as a centre, and club level rugby league (RL) for Dewsbury and Batley. and went on to make 55 appearances for the club. During his time at the club, Batley won the 1923–24 League Championship, but did not play in the Championship final.
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Who was Evan Rees?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Evan Rees born?
Evan Rees was born on 9 August 1896 in Cwmavon.
When did Evan Rees die?
Evan Rees died in 1978 in Ogwr.
What was Evan Rees's occupation?
Evan Rees was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Evan Rees?
Evan Rees was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Evan Rees. https://biography.guide/evan-rees-rugby-league-player/
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