Evan Watkins
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer, and cricketer
About Evan Watkins
Lived 1882 – 1956 (aged 73–74). Evan Watkins was a British cricketer, rugby league player and rugby union player.
Evan William Watkins (third ¼ 1882 – 9 January 1956 ) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, and cricketer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Monmouthshire, and at club level for Abertillery, and club level rugby league (RL) for Warrington, as a . He also played cricket for Monmouthshire.
Playing career Evan Watkins made his début for Warrington on Saturday 8 February 1908, and he played his last match for Warrington on Friday 17 April 1908. He played cricket for Abertillery Town Cricket Club, Blaina Cricket Club, and Monmouthshire in the Minor Counties Championship between 1909 and 1911, making 6 appearances.
Personal life Evan Watkins' younger brother was the Olympic gymnast Edgar Watkins.
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Who was Evan Watkins?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer, and cricketer (1882-1956)
When was Evan Watkins born?
Evan Watkins was born in 1882 in Merthyr Tydfil.
When did Evan Watkins die?
Evan Watkins died in 1956 in Cardiff.
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Evan Watkins was a cricketer, rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Evan Watkins?
Evan Watkins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Evan Watkins. https://biography.guide/evan-watkins/
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