Scott Morgan (rugby union)
Scott Morgan (born 17 October 1978) is a Welsh former international rugby union player who played as a lock or flanker.
Birth name | Scott Morgan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 17 October 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Morgan began his career at Neath before joining Llanelli, Bristol and Leeds. In 2006 he joined Cardiff Blues. During his time at Leeds he helped them win the 2004–05 Powergen Cup, the final of which he started.[1]
In July 2010 Morgan joined Newport Gwent Dragons.[2] He was released by Newport Gwent Dragons in June 2012[3]
International
Morgan represented Wales at under-21 level and was a part of the senior squad for the 2007 Six Nations Championship.[4] He made his debut for the Wales national rugby union team in 2007 against Australia in Brisbane.[5]
Coaching career
From the start of the 2013–14 season, Morgan became head coach of Coventry RFC in National League 1, the third tier of the English rugby union system.
References
- "Bath 12-20 Leeds". BBC. 16 April 2005. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- Morgan joins Dragons
- Morgan leaves Dragons
- "Morgan dream comes true at last". BBC. 22 January 2007. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- "Australia 31-0 Wales". BBC. 2 June 2007. Retrieved 3 March 2021.