Paul Morgan (rugby)

Paul Morgan
Personal information
Born 3 October 1974
Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales
Died 12 January 2015 (aged 40)
Playing information
Rugby union
Position Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
<1995–95 Pencoed RFC
1995–99 London Welsh RFC
1999 Whitland RFC
2000–02 Aberavon RFC 91 30
2002 Llanharan RFC
2002–04 Aberavon RFC
2005 Maesteg RFC 8
2007 Bridgend Ravens
2007–09 Pencoed RFC
Total 99 30 0 0 0
Rugby league
Position Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–04 Aberavon Fighting Irish
2005 Bridgend Blue Bulls
2006 Celtic Crusaders 30 16 64
2007–08 Bridgend Blue Bulls
Total 30 16 0 0 64
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2005 Wales +2
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
2009–11 Neath Athletic RFC
2011–13 Aberavon Quins RFC
Total 0 0 0 0
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Paul Morgan (3 October 1974 – 12 January 2015) was a Welsh professional rugby union and rugby league footballer, rugby union coach, and cricketer, born in Pencoed,[1] playing club level rugby union (RU) for Pencoed RFC (twice), London Welsh RFC (while at Brunel University), Whitland RFC, Aberavon RFC (twice), Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Ravens, Maesteg RFC, as a Centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, playing representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales (Heritage #432), and at club level for Aberavon Fighting Irish, Bridgend Blue Bulls (twice), Celtic Crusaders, as a Wing, or Centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, playing cricket for Pencoed Cricket Club (captain), and coaching club level rugby union (RU) for Neath Athletic RFC, and Aberavon Quins RFC.[2]

Playing career

International honours

Paul Morgan won caps for Wales (RL) while with Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 2005 European Nations Cup against Ireland (sub), and France (sub).[3]

Club career

Paul Morgan made his début for Aberavon RFC, and scored two tries, against Walsall RFC at Talbot Athletic Ground on Sunday 20 August 2000, his final match for Aberavon RFC was against Neath RFC at The Gnoll on Wednesday 15 September 2004, he scored three tries for Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 60-10 victory over Leeds Akkies in the 2005 Harry Jepson Trophy at Brewery Field on Sunday 28 August 2005.[4]

Personal life

Morgan was survived by spouse Heidi and offspring Tyler, Harry, and Madison.

Outside of sport

Paul Morgan was the Executive Director at All Sports Protection, having been a Sports Risk Consultant at brightsidegroup, National Manager at April-UK Sports Division, Director at Morgans Health & Fitness Centre, and Gyms Co-ordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "RIP Paul Morgan". walesrugbyleague.co.uk. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  3. ↑ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Bridgend 60-10 Leeds Akkies". bbc.co.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Paul Morgan at LinkedIn". linkedin.com. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

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