Diccon Edwards

Diccon Edwards (born 13 March 1973) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales. He is currently coach of Leeds Carnegie Academy [2] and Otley RUFC.

Diccon Edwards
Birth nameDiccon Edwards
Date of birth (1973-03-13) 13 March 1973
Place of birthLondon, England
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight13 st 4 lb (186 lb; 84 kg)
UniversityLoughborough University
Occupation(s)Rugby coach
Rugby league career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–97 Castleford Tigers ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996 Wales 1 (0)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Selby[1] ()
Wakefield ()
Leicester Tigers ()
Newport RFC ()
Leeds Carnegie ()
Wakefield ()
Teams coached
Years Team
Sheffield
Selby
Leeds Carnegie

He played club rugby union for Selby RUFC, Wakefield, Leicester Tigers, Newport RFC,[3] Leeds Carnegie and Selby and rugby league for Castleford.[4]

He was educated at Pocklington School and played for England Under-16s [5] and Under-18s.[6] He also played for England Colts and Under-21 levels and made his Yorkshire début during the 1992/93 season. He also toured South Africa with the North in 1995.[7] and played for the North against Queensland.[8]

He played once for the Wales (RL), qualifying through his Welsh father.[9]

He retired through a shoulder and neck problem.[10]

References

  • Wakefield Rugby Football Club—1901-2001 A Centenary History. Written and compiled by David Ingall in 2001.
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