Wales Rugby Black Players
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Wales rugby black players. Splott born clive sullivan became the first black man to captain wales and great britain in rugby league in 1971 making history as the first black man to captain any british team more than 20. Not only did he captain wales to three triple crowns but also led them to their famous victory over the all blacks in 1905. Wales rugby league is the national governing body for the sport in wales and is responsible for the development of all forms of rugby league activities at all levels and areas of the sport. Since then more than 500 players have made at least one international appearance for the team.
The current wales senior squad. 02920 822 000 fax. George bennett l from risca and alex givvons r from newport became the first two black players to play rugby league for wales george bennett and alex givvons may not be household names but in. The second instalment of our rugby union top 10 series as we look at ten of the all blacks greatest performers.
Webbe the second black player to play rugby union for wales after former pontypool flanker mark brown believes his sport does not have the same levels of racism as football. Here are the stories of nine black rugby players throughout the history of the game who deserve to be better remembered. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we look at 10 of the best players from. On 26 december 1949 gates bearing his name at cardiff arms park were officially opened.
Wales rugby league is committed to enabling anyone with a disability to participate in rugby league in wales. Tiger bays roy francis was the first. The wales national rugby league team represents the nation of wales in international rugby league and is governed by wales rugby league welsh. He was the only welsh player in the british isles team of 1899 and was the star for wales during their first golden era.
Principality stadium westgate street cardiff cf10 1ns. Splotts clive sullivan became the first black person to captain a british professional sports side leading great britain to the league world cup in 1972.