John Foley (rugby league)


John "Jack" Foley was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union for Newport RFC, and representative level rugby league for Wales and Welsh League XIII, and at club level for Ebbw Vale, as a forward, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Jack Foley was born in Brynmawr, Wales, and he died aged aged c. 70–71 in Brynmawr, Wales.

International honours

Jack Foley won 5 caps for Wales in 1908–1911 while at Ebbw Vale 2-tries 4-points, and represented Welsh League XIII while at Merthyr Tydfil in the 14-13 victory over Australia at Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday 19 January 1909.