David Harris (rugby)


David "Dai" Thomas Harris was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played club level rugby union for Treherbert RFC, as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and representative level rugby league for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan, as a, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Background

Dai Harris was born in Morriston, Wales, he was a blacksmith's assistant, and his death aged 79 was registered in Neath district, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Dai Harris won a cap, playing right-, i.e. number 4, and scored the third try, for Other Nationalities in the 9-3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.

Club career

During Dai Harris' time at Wigan, they won the South West Lancashire League in 1904–05.