About Glyn Gething
Lived 1892 – 1977 (aged 84). Glyn Gething was a British rugby union player.
Glyn Ivor Gething (16 June 1892 – 20 March 1977) was a Welsh international rugby union full back who played club rugby for Skewen and Neath and international rugby for Wales. He was a bank clerk by profession.
Rugby history Gething first came to note as a rugby player when he represented Skewen RFC. By 1913 he had joined Neath, and it was during his time at the club that he was selected for his one and only international cap for Wales. Gething was chosen for the 1913 Five Nations Championship to face France, played away at Parc des Princes, in a close game which saw Wales win 11-8.
International matches played Wales 1913
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Who was Glyn Gething?
Welsh rugby union player (1892-1977)
When was Glyn Gething born?
Glyn Gething was born on 16 June 1892 in Neath.
When did Glyn Gething die?
Glyn Gething died on 20 March 1977 in Neath.
What was Glyn Gething's occupation?
Glyn Gething was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Glyn Gething?
Glyn Gething was British.
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