Geoff Beckingham Explained

Geoff Beckingham
Full Name:Geoffrey Thomas Beckingham
Birth Date:29 July 1924
Birth Place:Barry, Wales
Death Place:Barry, Wales
Occupation:Municipal gardener
School:Romilly School
Position:Hooker
Years1:1948–58
Clubs1:Cardiff
Apps1:331
Repyears1:1953–58
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Geoffrey Thomas Beckingham (29 July 1924 – 4 March 2005) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

A native of Barry, Beckingham was educated at Romilly School in Dinas Powys.[1]

Beckingham played his rugby for Cardiff and had a starring role in their 1953 win over the touring All Blacks.[2]

Capped three times by Wales, Beckingham played twice in the 1953 Five Nations, then once in the 1958 Five Nations, with his international opportunities limited due to the presence of Bryn Meredith.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Woolford . Anthony . Barry beginning to make waves at the Reservoir Field . . 5 February 2013 . en.
  2. Web site: Cardiff Hero of 1953 Dies . Cardiff Rugby . 11 March 2005.
  3. News: New mural with Wales' rugby legends painted at Barry RFC . Barry And District News . 15 October 2023 . en.