Paul Morgan (rugby) explained

First:RU
Paul Morgan
Birth Date:3 October 1974
Birth Place:Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales
Death Date:12 January 2015 (aged 40)
Ru Position:Centre
Ru Club1:Pencoed RFC
Ru Year1start:<1995
Ru Year1end:95
Ru Club2:London Welsh RFC
Ru Year2start:1995
Ru Year2end:99
Ru Club3:Whitland RFC
Ru Year3start:1999
Ru Club4:Aberavon RFC
Ru Year4start:2000
Ru Year4end:02
Ru Appearances4:91
Ru Tries4:30
Ru Club5:Llanharan RFC
Ru Year5start:2002
Ru Club6:Aberavon RFC
Ru Year6start:2002
Ru Year6end:04
Ru Club7:Maesteg RFC
Ru Year7start:2005
Ru Appearances7:8
Ru Club8:Bridgend Ravens
Ru Year8start:2007
Ru Club9:Pencoed RFC
Ru Year9start:2007
Ru Year9end:09
Club1:Aberavon Fighting Irish
Year1start:2003
Year1end:04
Club2:Bridgend Blue Bulls
Year2start:2005
Club3:Celtic Crusaders
Year3start:2006
Appearances3:30
Tries3:16
Points3:64
Club4:Bridgend Blue Bulls
Year4start:2007
Year4end:08
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:2005
Appearancesa:+2
Ru Coachteam1:Neath Athletic RFC
Ru Coachyear1start:2009
Ru Coachyear1end:11
Ru Coachteam2:Aberavon Quins RFC
Ru Coachyear2start:2011
Ru Coachyear2end:13
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:12 May 2012
Source:[1]

Paul Morgan (3 October 1974 – 12 January 2015) was a Welsh professional rugby union and rugby league footballer, rugby union coach and cricketer, born in Pencoed.[2] He played club level rugby union (RU) for Pencoed RFC (two spells), London Welsh RFC (while at Brunel University), Whitland RFC, Aberavon RFC (two spells), Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Ravens, Maesteg RFC, as a Centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales (Heritage № 432), and at club level for Aberavon Fighting Irish, Bridgend Blue Bulls (two spells), Celtic Crusaders, as a, or, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4,[1] coached club level rugby union (RU) for Neath Athletic RFChttps://web.archive.org/web/20150113155845/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/neathathletic, and Aberavon Quins RFC.[3] and played cricket for Pencoed Cricket Clubhttp://pencoed.play-cricket.com (captain).

Background

Paul Morgan was born in Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales, he was the Executive Director at All Sports Protection, having been a Sports Risk Consultant at brightsidegroup, National Manager at April-UK Sports Division, Director at Morgans Health & Fitness Centre, and Gyms Co-ordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council,[4] he was survived by spouse Heidi and offspring Tyler, Harry, and Madison.

Playing career

International honours

Paul Morgan won caps for Wales (RL) while with Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 2005 European Nations Cup against Ireland (interchange/substitute), and France (interchange/substitute).[1]

Club career

Paul Morgan made his début for Aberavon RFC, and scored two tries, against Walsall RFC at Talbot Athletic Ground on Sunday 20 August 2000, his last match for Aberavon RFC was against Neath RFC at The Gnoll on Wednesday 15 September 2004, he scored three tries for Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 60–10 victory over Leeds Akkies in the 2005 Harry Jepson Trophy at Brewery Field on Sunday 28 August 2005.[5]

Later life

He died On 12 January 2015 aged 40.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  2. Web site: RIP Paul Morgan. walesrugbyleague.co.uk. 12 January 2015. 12 January 2015.
  3. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 108–114.
  4. Web site: Paul Morgan at LinkedIn. linkedin.com. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  5. Web site: Bridgend 60–10 Leeds Akkies. BBC. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.