Norman Morgan Explained

Norman Morgan
Full Name:Norman Henry Morgan
Birth Date:26 March 1935
Birth Place:Monmouthshire, Wales
School:Llanhilleth Secondary School
Position:Fullback
Years1:1955–62
Clubs1:Newport
Apps1:209
Points1:951
Repyears1:1960
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:14

Norman Henry Morgan (born 26 March 1935) is a Welsh former international rugby union player.

Raised in Llanhilleth, Morgan was a left-footed fullback and played his early rugby with the British Army during national service, before joining Newport in 1955. He played over 200 games for Newport, scoring 951 points.[1]

Morgan won three Wales caps in the 1960 Five Nations Championship, debuting against Scotland at home. He was the match-winner in his next appearance, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, with a successful sideline conversion after captain Onllwyn Brace scored a try nine-minutes from the end, giving them a 10–9 victory.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norman Henry Morgan . www.historyofnewport.co.uk.
  2. News: Norman’s still a star – at 81 years young! . Pembrokeshire Sport . en.
  3. News: Welsh hero Davidge is battered . . 14 March 1960.