Islwyn Davies Explained

Izzy Davies
Fullname:William Islwyn Davies
Birth Date:20 March 1912
Birth Place:Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Death Place:Warrington, England
Club1:St. Helens
Year1start:1934
Year1end:37
Appearances1:105
Tries1:39
Goals1:48
Points1:213
Club2:Warrington
Year2start:1937
Year2end:39
Appearances2:69
Tries2:57
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:171
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:1935
Appearancesa:1
Goalsa:1
Pointsa:2
Retired:yes
Updated:13 April 2012
Source:[1] [2]
New:yes

William Islwyn "Izzy" Davies (20 March 1912[2] – 1997[3]) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for St. Helens and Warrington, as a or, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.[1] [4] [5]

Background

Izzy Davies was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, and he died in Warrington, Cheshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Izzy Davies played, i.e. number 2 and scored a goal for Wales while at St. Helens in the 11-24 defeat by England at Anfield, Liverpool on Wednesday 10 April 1935.[1]

Club record

Izzy Davies held Warrington's "Most Tries In A Season" record with 34 tries scored during the 1938–39 Northern Rugby Football League season, the 34th try coming against Oldham on Saturday 29 April 1939,[6] this record was extended by Brian Bevan.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Profile at saints.org.uk. saints.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Ancestry.com. England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007
  4. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 108–114.
  5. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleague.wales. rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. 1 January 2020.
  6. Web site: Tries at wire2wolves.com. wire2wolves.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120224154207/http://www.wire2wolves.com/wolfbites.php?bite_id=26&browse_level=2. 24 February 2012. dmy-all.