Sidney Jerram
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Sidney Jerram
Lived 1891 – 1959 (aged 67–68). Sidney Jerram was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Sidney George Jerram (second ¼ 1891 – 1959 ) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Swansea RFC, as a scrum-half, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan and Wigan Highfield, as a or .
Background Sid Jerram's birth was registered in Swansea, Wales, and he died aged in Swansea, Wales.
Playing career
Change of code Following a meeting with a Wigan rugby league club representative at the Bush Hotel, Swansea on Sunday 28 September 1913, Swansea RFC's rugby union half-back pairing of Sidney Jerram, and George Owens were each signed for £180 down payment (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £61,630 in 2013), guaranteed win bonuses, and jobs for £2 per week cash.
International honours Jerram won caps for Wales (RL) while at Wigan in 1921 against England and Australia, in 1923 against England (two spells), and in 1925 against England (two spells), and won a cap for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Wigan in 1921 against England.
Championship final appearances Sid Jerram played in Wigan's 13–2 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922.
County League appearances Sid Jerram played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire League during the 1920–21 season, 1922–23 season, 1923–24 season and 1925–26 season.
Challenge Cup Final appearances Sid Jerram played in Wigan's 21–4 victory over Oldham in the 1923–24 Challenge Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale on Saturday 12 April 1924.
County Cup Final appearances Sid Jerram played in Wigan's 20–2 victory over Leigh in the 1922–23 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.
Marriage Sid Jerram's marriage to Edna G. (née Hughes) was registered during fourth ¼ 1915 in Swansea district.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sidney Jerram?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Sidney Jerram born?
Sidney Jerram was born in 1891 in Swansea.
When did Sidney Jerram die?
Sidney Jerram died in 1959 in Swansea.
What was Sidney Jerram's occupation?
Sidney Jerram was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Sidney Jerram?
Sidney Jerram was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney Jerram. https://biography.guide/sidney-jerram/
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