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Gwyn Richards

1905 – 1985

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Gwyn Richards

Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 79). Gwyn Richards was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Ernest Gwyn Richards (22 December 1905 – 17 December 1985) was a Welsh 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 Bryncethin RFC, Bridgend RFC, Cardiff RFC and Torquay Athletic RFC, as a fly-half, and Leigh, as a .

Background Gwyn Richards was born in Bryncethin, Wales, and he died aged 79 in Bridgend, Wales.

Playing career

International honours Gwyn Richards won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Cardiff RFC in 1927 against Scotland. and played in the 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.

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Important facts

Born
22 December 1905, Bryncethin
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 December 1985, Bridgend
Occupation
Rugby league player, rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
Ernest Gwyn Richards

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwyn Richards?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1905–1985)

When was Gwyn Richards born?

Gwyn Richards was born on 22 December 1905 in Bryncethin.

When did Gwyn Richards die?

Gwyn Richards died on 17 December 1985 in Bridgend.

What was Gwyn Richards's occupation?

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

What nationality was Gwyn Richards?

Gwyn Richards was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwyn Richards

· Wikidata: Q5623794

· DBpedia: Gwyn Richards

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