Reginald Lloyd

Reginald G. Lloyd (second ¼ 1917 – death unknown), also known by the nickname of "Wolla", was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Resolven RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Keighley and Castleford, as a . Reg Lloyd was a Corporal in the British Army during World War II.

Playing career

International honours Lloyd won caps for Wales (RL) while at Castleford in 1946 against England (2 matches) and France, and in 1947 against France (2 matches), New Zealand, and England.

Challenge Cup Final appearances Reg Lloyd played on the , scored a try, and aged-19 was youngest player ever to appear in a Wembley Final, in Keighley's 5–18 defeat by Widnes in the 1937 Challenge Cup Final during the 1936-37 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1937, in front of a crowd of 47,699.

County League appearances Reg Lloyd played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.

Other notable matches Reg Lloyd played on the for Northern Command XIII against a Rugby League XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.