Len Attewell

Len Attewell (31 December 1895 – 26 February 1983) was a Welsh international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Newport.

Len Attewell
Birth nameStephen Leonard Attewell
Date of birth(1895-12-31)31 December 1895
Place of birthNash, Newport,[1] Wales
Date of death26 February 1983(1983-02-26) (aged 87)
Place of deathNewport, Wales
Occupation(s)farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
?-1914
1914-1921
Pill Harriers RFC
Newport RFC
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1921 Wales[2] 3 (0)

Rugby career

Attewell began his rugby career with Newport Docks team Pill Harriers, but moved to Newport in 1914. A tough front row player, Attewell played at prop and hooker positions. In 1921 he was selected for the Welsh team against England on 15 January 1921. The Welsh team held several Newport players, including captain, Jack Wetter and centre Jerry Shea, but lost the match 18-3. He played three games for Wales, all in the 1921 Five Nations Championship

International matches played

Wales[3]

Bibliography

  • Smith, David; Williams, Gareth (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0766-3.

References

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