George Oliver

George Oliver (3 April 1891 – 21 July 1977) was a Welsh dual-code international 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 Talywain RFC, Pill Harriers RFC and Pontypool RFC, as a lock,

Background George Oliver was born in Pontypool, Wales, and he died aged 86 in Pontypool, Wales.

Playing career

International honours George Oliver won 4 caps for Wales (RU) in 1921–1927 while at Pontypool RFC in 1920 against England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, and won caps for Wales (RL) while at Hull, and Pontypridd.

Challenge Cup Final appearances George Oliver played in Hull FC's 9–10 defeat by Rochdale Hornets in the 1922 Challenge Cup Final during the 1921–22 season at Headingley, Leeds, in front of a crowd of 34,827.