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Tom Llewellyn

1882 – 1956

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1882 – 1956 (aged 73–74). Tom Llewellyn was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Thomas Llewellyn (1882 – 1956) 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 Whitchurch RFC and Treherbert RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Leeds, Yorkshire and Oldham, as a .

Playing career

International honours Tom Llewellyn won caps for Wales (RL) while at Oldham in 1908, and was named captain in Wales first every rugby league international match. He won two caps for Great Britain in 1908 against New Zealand, and also won two caps for Other Nationalities, both against England.

Championship final appearances Tom Llewellyn played left- in Oldham's 3–7 defeat by Wigan in the Championship Final during the 1908–09 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 1 May 1909.

County Cup Final appearances Tom Llewellyn played left- in Oldham's 9–10 defeat by Wigan in the 1908 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 19 December 1908.

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Birth century
Died
1956
Nationality
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Llewellyn?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Tom Llewellyn born?

Tom Llewellyn was born on 27 March 1882 in Whitchurch.

When did Tom Llewellyn die?

Tom Llewellyn died in 1956.

What was Tom Llewellyn's occupation?

Tom Llewellyn was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Tom Llewellyn?

Tom Llewellyn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Llewellyn

· Wikidata: Q16206141

· DBpedia: Tom Llewellyn

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