Newport RFC - British and Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions

The following former players were selected for the British and Irish Lions touring squads whilst playing for Newport RFC. Newport hold the record for the number of players from one club selected for a British Lions Tour with eight Newport players being selected for the 1910 British Lions tour to South Africa.

  • Mel Baker 1910
  • David Burcher 1977
  • Glyn Davidge 1962
  • Harold Davies 1924
  • Bob Evans 1950
  • Gareth Evans 1977
  • Rowland Griffiths 1908
  • Vince Griffiths 1924
  • Harry Jarman 1910
  • Keith Jarrett 1968
  • Jack Jones 1910
  • Ken Jones 1950
  • Allan Lewis 1966
  • Willie Llewellyn 1904
  • Neil McPherson 1924
  • Bryn Meredith 1955,1959,1962
  • Jack Morley 1930
  • Reg Plummer 1910
  • Brian Price 1962, 1966
  • William Roche 1924
  • Reg Skrimshire 1903
  • Tommy Smyth 1910
  • Jeff Squire 1977
  • Malcolm Thomas 1950,1959
  • William 'Bunner' Travers 1938
  • Tommy Vile 1904
  • Phil Waller 1910
  • David Watkins 1966
  • Stuart Watkins 1966
  • Stanley Williams 1910

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