Alun Meredith (9 November 1919 — 17 August 2003) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

Alun Meredith
Date of birth(1919-11-09)9 November 1919
Place of birthYstrad, Wales
Date of death17 August 2003(2003-08-17) (aged 83)
Place of deathTruro, Cornwall, England
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
SchoolPentre Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Bristol
Occupation(s)Naval officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second-row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949 Wales 3 (3)

Biography

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Born in Ystrad, Meredith picked up rugby union while at Pentre Grammar School and was a Welsh Public Schoolboys representative player. His military service and studies meant he played the majority of his rugby in England.[1]

Meredith, a 6 ft 2 in second-rower, made the England Universities side while attending the University of Bristol and had a season as captain of Bristol.[2][3] He represented Devon, Gloucestershire and Yorkshire in county fixtures.[4] At international level, Meredith gained three national caps in the 1949 Five Nations, scoring a try on debut to help defeat England at Cardiff Arms Park, before making further appearances against Scotland and Ireland.[5][6]

A commander in the Royal Navy, Meredith was head of Navy Sport and Physical Training for the Royal Navy Rugby Union. He also served as the sole team selector and was influential in establishing a colts team. From 1970 to 1973, Meredith held the position of secretary.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Meredith's Last Season". South Wales Echo. 13 February 1950.
  2. ^ "Welsh Cap For Alun Meredith". Western Daily Press. 7 January 1949.
  3. ^ "Alun Meredith's Bristol Return". Bristol Evening Post. 20 February 1968.
  4. ^ "Alun Meredith has aided many clubs". Western Morning News. 23 February 1950.
  5. ^ "Welsh Cap For Alun Meredith". Bristol Evening Post. 7 January 1949.
  6. ^ "Men Who Make The Devon Challenge". Evening Herald. 2 February 1950.
  7. ^ "Laying Foundations for Success, Holding A Little In Reserve : Royal Navy Rugby Union - Official Site". www.navyrugbyunion.co.uk.
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