John Jenkins
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About John Jenkins
Lived 1880 – 1971 (aged 91). John Jenkins was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
John "Jack" T. Jenkins was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Llwynypia RFC and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Warrington, as a or .
Playing career International honors Jack Jenkins won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Warrington in 1909. and played and scored a try in the 8–8 draw with Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain tour match during the 1908–09 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, Monday 8 February 1909, in front of a crowd of 7,000.
Personal life Jenkins' son Griff Jenkins, was also a rugby league footballer. He played for Warrington in the 1930s, and was appointed as Oldham's first ever coach in 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Jenkins?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1880-1971)
When was John Jenkins born?
John Jenkins was born on 19 April 1880 in Newbridge.
When did John Jenkins die?
John Jenkins died on 1 December 1971.
What was John Jenkins's occupation?
John Jenkins was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Jenkins?
John Jenkins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Jenkins (rugby)
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