Dai Rees (rugby league born c. 1885)


David "Dai" Rees was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union for Penygraig RFC, and representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Salford, as a forward, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Dai Rees was born in Dinas Cross, Fishguard, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Dai Rees won two caps for Wales while at Salford in 1908.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Dai Rees played as a forward, i.e. number 10, in Salford's 0-5 defeat by Bradford F.C. in the 1906 Challenge Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 28 April 1906.