Thomas Woods (rugby) explained

Thomas Woods (rugby) should not be confused with Tom Woods (rugby union).

First:RU
Thomas Woods
Fullname:Thomas Woods
Birth Date:30 January 1890
Birth Place:Pontypool, Wales
Death Date:?
Ru Position:Forward
Ru Club1:Pontypool RFC
Club1:Wigan
Year1start:1921
Year1end:24
Appearances1:84
Tries1:14
Points1:42
Ru Teama:England
Ru Yearastart:1920
Ru Yearaend:21
Ru Appearancesa:5
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:1921
Yearaend:23
Appearancesa:4
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:3
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:12 December 2016
Source:[1] [2]

Thomas Woods (30 January 1890 – ?) was a Welsh-born dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. Woods was the first man to play international rugby union (RU) for England, and international rugby league (RL) for Wales.

In rugby union he played for Pontypool RFC, Devonport Services R.F.C. (and/or Devonport Albion R.F.C.), and the Royal Navy as a forward,[1] and in rugby league he played at club level for Wigan, as a, or, during the era of contested scrums.[2] [3]

Playing career

Wigan

Woods was signed by rugby league club Wigan in July 1921, along with Pontypool RFC team mate Wilfred Hodder.[4]

Woods played in Wigan's 13–2 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922.[5]

Woods played in Wigan's 20–2 victory over Leigh in the 1922–23 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.[6]

International honours

Thomas Woods won 5 caps for England (RU) in 1920–1921, and won 4 caps for Wales (RL) in 1921–1923 while at Wigan.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU). espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org (RL). rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  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. News: Pontypool Forwards Join N.U. Clubs . Western Mail . 15 July 1921 . 8 . . subscription.
  5. Web site: 1921–1922 Championship Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  6. Web site: 1922–1923 Lancashire Cup Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.