Harry Morgan (rugby union)

Harry Perrott Morgan (born 16 June 1930) is a Welsh former international rugby union player.

Harry Morgan
Full nameHarry Perrott Morgan
Date of birth(1930-06-16)16 June 1930
Place of birthGoytre, Pontypool, Wales
UniversityUniversity of Cambridge
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1956 Wales 4 (3)

Morgan was born in Goytre, Pontypool, and attended the University of Cambridge, where he gained his blues in the 1952 and 1953 Varsity Matches as an outside-half.[1]

In 1956, Morgan was capped as a centre in all four matches for Wales in their title-winning Five Nations campaign and contributed a try in the win over Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park.[2]

Morgan played his Welsh club rugby for Newport and Cardiff.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Newport field usual backs". Western Mail. 14 November 1956.
  2. ^ "Five "Caps"". Bristol Evening Post. 27 November 1956.
  3. ^ "In news again". South Wales Argus. 26 November 1960.
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