David Lewis (rugby league)

For other people of the same name, see David Lewis.
For the rugby union footballer of the 1880s for Wales, and Cardiff, see Dai Lewis. For the rugby union footballer for Gloucester, see Dave Lewis (rugby union).
David J. Lewis
Personal information
Full name David Lewis
Born Wales
Playing information
Position wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1903–06 Oldham 26 5 15
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1904 Other Nationalities 1
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

David J. Lewis was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Oldham, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.[1]

Playing career

International honours

David Lewis won a cap, playing Left-wing, i.e. number 5, for Other Nationalities in the 9-3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.[2][3]

Championship appearances

David Lewis played in Oldham's victory in the Championship during the 1904–05 season.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk". orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Fagan, Sean. "The First International Rugby League Match". rl1895.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Representative Honours". orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ↑ The Umpire (1905). Oldham Football Team - Winners of the Northern League Championship, Season 1904–05. The Umpire. ISBN n/a

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