Gareth Davies (rugby league)

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Gareth Davies
Personal information
Full nameGareth Davies
Born (1973-08-07) 7 August 1973 (age 51)
Cardiff, Wales
Playing information
Position Fullback, Centre, Second-row, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–97 Warrington 9+730012
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1996 Wales 450020
Source: [1]

Gareth Davies (born 7 August 1973) is a Welsh physical education teacher, former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, and rugby union coach. He played representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Warrington, as a fullback , centre , second-row or loose forward, [1] [2] and coaches college level rugby union (RU) for St Edward's College, Liverpool. [3]

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Background

Davies was born in Widnes.

Playing career

International honours

Gareth Davies won four caps for Wales, in June 1995 against the USA (2 matches), and while at Warrington in the 1996 European Rugby League Championship against France, and England. [1]

Club career

Gareth Davies made his début for Warrington on Wednesday 20 September 1995, he played in 1996's Super League I, 1997's Super League II, and he played his last match for Warrington Sunday 6 April 1997.

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References

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