Norman Morgan

Norman Morgan
Full nameNorman Henry Morgan
Born (1935-03-26) 26 March 1935
SchoolLlanhilleth Secondary School
Rugby union career
Position Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955–62 Newport 209 (951)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960 Wales 3 (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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References

  1. ^ "Norman Henry Morgan". www.historyofnewport.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Norman's still a star – at 81 years young!". Pembrokeshire Sport.
  3. ^ "Welsh hero Davidge is battered". Daily Mirror. 14 March 1960.