Dai Smith (rugby league)
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David "Dai" Smith was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for the Other Nationalities, and at club level for Salford, as a Fullback, i.e. number 1.[1] Smith appeared on the losing side in three Challenge Cup finals; in the 1899–1900, 1901–02, and 1902–03 seasons.
Playing career
International honours
Smith won a cap playing at Fullback for the Other Nationalities in their 9-3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904. This was the first ever international rugby league match.[2]
Challenge Cup final appearances
Smith played in Salford's 8-16 defeat by Swinton in the 1900 Challenge Cup final during the 1899–1900 season at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester. He also played in the 0-25 defeat by Broughton Rangers in the 1902 Challenge Cup final, during the 1901–02 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale, and the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1903 Challenge Cup final, during the 1902–03 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds.
References
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ^ Fagan, Sean. "The First International Rugby League Match". rl1895.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.[dead link]