Wales dual-code international rugby footballer
Emlyn Watkins|
| Full name | Emlyn Watkins |
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| Born | 21 September 1904
Blaina, Wales |
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| Died | 15 May 1978 (aged 73)
Walsall, England |
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| Position | Flanker |
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| Years
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Team
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Pld
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T
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G
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FG
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P
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| ≤1926–≥26
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Blaina RFC
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| Representative
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| Years
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Team
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Pld
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T
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G
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FG
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P
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| 1926
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Wales
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3
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1
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0
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0
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3
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| Position | Second-row |
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Emlyn Watkins (21 September 1904 – 15 May 1978) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Blaina RFC, as a flanker,[1][2] and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Monmouthshire, and at club level for Leeds and Oldham RLFC, as a second-row.[3][5]
Background
Watkins was born in Blaina, Wales, and he died in Walsall.
Playing career
International honours
Emlyn Watkins won caps for Wales (RU) while at Blaina RFC in 1926 against Scotland, Ireland, and France,[1][2] and won cap(s) for Wales (RL) while at Leeds 1926(1927) 3(1)-caps.[3]
County honours
Emlyn Watkins played at second-row in Monmouthshire's 14-18 defeat by Glamorgan in the non-County Championship match during the 1926–27 season at Taff Vale Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 30 April 1927.[6]
References