About Gareth Griffiths
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Gareth Griffiths was a British rugby union player.
Gareth Meredith Griffiths (27 November 1931 – 8 December 2016) was a international rugby union player.
Griffiths made his debut for Wales on 17 January 1953 versus England and was selected for the 1955 British Lions tour to South Africa. He played club rugby for Cardiff RFC.He played in both the Cardiff and Wales teams that defeated the New Zealand All Blacks in 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gareth Griffiths?
Welsh rugby union player (1931-2016)
When was Gareth Griffiths born?
Gareth Griffiths was born on 27 November 1931 in Penygraig.
When did Gareth Griffiths die?
Gareth Griffiths died on 8 December 2016.
What was Gareth Griffiths's occupation?
Gareth Griffiths was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Gareth Griffiths?
Gareth Griffiths was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gareth Griffiths (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gareth Griffiths. https://biography.guide/gareth-griffiths-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Gareth Griffiths." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gareth-griffiths-rugby-union-player/.
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