About J. Cowmeadow
Lived 1887 – 1964 (aged 77). J. Cowmeadow was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
James George Cowmeadow (7 July 1887 – 6 December 1964) was a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Gloucestershire, and at club level for Cinderford R.F.C., and representative level rugby league (RL) for Welsh League XIII, and at club level for Merthyr Tydfil as a . In 1910 he signed for York RFC.
Representative honours Cowmeadow represented Welsh League XIII while at Merthyr Tydfil. He played on the in the 14-13 victory over Australia at Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday 19 January 1909, scoring two tries.
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Who was J. Cowmeadow?
English rugby footballer
When was J. Cowmeadow born?
J. Cowmeadow was born on 7 July 1887 in Westbury-on-Severn.
When did J. Cowmeadow die?
J. Cowmeadow died on 6 December 1964.
What was J. Cowmeadow's occupation?
J. Cowmeadow was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
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