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Gwyn Davies

1908 – 1992

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Gwyn Davies

Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 84). Gwyn Davies was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Eiryn Gwyne "Gwyn" Davies (23 June 1908 – 14 July 1992) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Cardiff RFC, as a wing,

Background Davies was born in Aberkenfig, Wales, he died aged 84 in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Playing career

International honours Gwyn Davies won 3 caps for Wales (RU) in 1932–1935 while at Cardiff RFC in 1928 against France, in 1929 against England, and in 1930 against Scotland,

County Cup Final appearances Gwyn Davies played left- and scored a try in Wigan's 7–15 defeat by Salford in the 1935–36 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1935–36 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 19 October 1935, and played left- in the 10–7 victory over Salford in the 1938–39 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Station Road, Swinton, on Saturday 22 October 1938.

Notable tour matches Gwyn Davies played left- and scored a try in Wigan's 30–27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.

Note Davies' middle name is stated as Gwyn on rugbyleagueproject.org, scrum.com, and wru.co.uk, stated as Gwynne on wigan.rlfans.com, and stated as Gwyne on freebmd.org.uk.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwyn Davies?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1908–1992)

When was Gwyn Davies born?

Gwyn Davies was born on 23 June 1908 in Aberkenfig.

When did Gwyn Davies die?

Gwyn Davies died on 14 July 1992 in Wigan.

What was Gwyn Davies's occupation?

Gwyn Davies was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Gwyn Davies?

Gwyn Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwyn Davies

· Wikidata: Q5623765

· DBpedia: Gwyn Davies (rugby)

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