Dai Smith (rugby league)

For other people with the same name, see David Smith.
For other people with the same name, see Dave Smith.
For the rugby league footballer of the 1970s for England, Wakefield Trinity, and Leeds, see David Smith (1970s rugby league). For the rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 1990s for the Roosters, Knights and Vikings, see David Smith (1980s rugby league). For the Samoan current rugby union footballer for Hurricanes, Blues, and Auckland, see David Smith (Samoan rugby union). For the current rugby union footballer for England 7s, and Northampton, see David Smith (Northampton rugby union).
David Smith
Personal information
Nickname Dai
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1900–03 Salford
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1904 Other Nationalities 1

David "Dai" Smith was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for the Other Nationalities, and at club level for Salford, as a Fullback, i.e. number 1.[1] Smith appeared on the losing side in three Challenge Cup finals; in the 1899–1900, 1901–02, and 1902–03 seasons.

Playing career

International honours

Smith won a cap playing at Fullback for the Other Nationalities in their 9-3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904. This was the first ever international rugby league match.[2]

Challenge Cup final appearances

Smith played in Salford's 8-16 defeat by Swinton in the 1900 Challenge Cup final during the 1899–1900 season at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester. He also played in the 0-25 defeat by Broughton Rangers in the 1902 Challenge Cup final, during the 1901–02 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale, and the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1903 Challenge Cup final, during the 1902–03 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  2. ↑ Fagan, Sean. "The First International Rugby League Match". rl1895.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.

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