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Ivor Davies

1906 – 1963

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1906 – 1963 (aged 57). Ivor Davies was a British rugby union player and rugby league player.

Ivor Davies (26 April 1906 – 3 November 1963) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Newport RFC, as a fly-half and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and at club level for Halifax, as a .

Background Ivor Davies died on 3 November 1963 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career Halifax Davies started his career as a rugby union player before switching to rugby league in 1929, joining Swinton. In September 1930, he was signed by Halifax.

Davies played , and scored a try in Halifax's 22–8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.

In August 1934, Davies was transferred to Dewsbury.

International honours Davies was a Great Britain (RL) tourist in 1932. However, although he played in tour matches, he didn't play in the test matches.

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Who was Ivor Davies?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1906-1963)

When was Ivor Davies born?

Ivor Davies was born on 26 April 1906.

When did Ivor Davies die?

Ivor Davies died on 3 November 1963 in Halifax.

What was Ivor Davies's occupation?

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

What nationality was Ivor Davies?

Ivor Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivor Davies

· Wikidata: Q6099373

· DBpedia: Ivor Davies (rugby, born 1906)

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