John Davies (rugby, born 1941)

David John Davies (20 February 1941 – (1969-04-15)15 April 1969) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Neath RFC, as a flanker, i.e. number 6 or 7, and club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds and Dewsbury.[3]

For other people with the same name, see John Davies (disambiguation).

John Davies
Personal information
Full nameDavid John Davies
Born(1941-02-20)20 February 1941
Neath, Wales
Died15 April 1969(1969-04-15) (aged 28)
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Rugby union
PositionFlanker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1962–≥62 Neath RFC
Llanelli RFC
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962 Wales 1 0 0 0 0
Rugby league
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Leeds
≤1969–69 Dewsbury
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

Background

John Davies was born in Neath, Wales, and a physical education teacher at Foxwood School, Seacroft, Leeds from 1963 until 1969,[4] he suffered a suspected heart attack shortly after being stretchered from the field in the Heavy Woollen District local derby; Dewsbury's 8-7 victory over Batley at Crown Flatt, Dewsbury on Tuesday 15 April 1969, and he died aged 28 on the way to hospital in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[5]

Playing career

International honours

John Davies won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Neath RFC in 1962 against Ireland.[6]

References
  1. "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Statistics at wru.co.uk (RU)". wru.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. Robert Gate (1986). "Gone North - Volume 1". R. E. Gate. ISBN 0-9511190-0-1
  4. "Foxwood Staff". foxwoodhighschool.co.uk. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  5. "Game united in grief after tragic loss of Leon Walker". Yorkshire Post. 27 March 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. "Statistics at scrum.com". scrum.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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