Ivor Davies (rugby player, born 1906)

Ivor Davies (26 April 1906 – 3 November 1963[1]) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Newport RFC, as a fly-half, i.e. number 10, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and at club level for Halifax (Heritage № 379), as a stand-off, i.e. number 6

For other people named Ivor Davies, see Ivor Davies (disambiguation).

Ivor James Davies
Personal information
Born26 April 1906
Died3 November 1963 (aged 57)
Halifax, England
Playing information
Rugby union
PositionFly-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1928–29 Newport RFC 23 7
Rugby league
PositionStand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1931–≥32 Halifax
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1932–≥32 Great Britain 0

Background

Ivor Davies died in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Ivor Davies was a Great Britain (RL) tourist in 1932.[2] However, although he played in tour matches, he didn't play in the test matches.[3]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ivor Davies played stand-off, and scored a try in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.

Genealogical information

Ivor Davies' marriage to Gladys I. (née Bottomley) was registered during first ¼ 1933 in Halifax district.[4] They had children; Megan Davies (birth registered fourth ¼ 1933 in Halifax district).

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References
  1. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. Corbett, Claude (30 September 1933). "Victory for Kangaroos". The Courier-Mail. Australian Press Association. p. 9. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "GB too strong in Christchurch…". TotalRL. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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