Howell de Francis


Howell de Francis was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Bradford Northern and Wigan, as a forward, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Howell de Francis was born in Aberavon, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Howell de Francis won caps for Wales while at Wigan in 1908 against New Zealand, and in 1909 against England.

Championship Final appearances

Howell de Francis played as a forward, i.e. number 10, in Wigan's 7-3 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1908–09 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 1 May 1909.

County Cup Final appearances

Howell de Francis played as a forward, i.e. number 12, and scored a try in Wigan's 22-5 victory over Leigh in the 1909 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1909–10 season at Wheater's Field, Broughton, on Saturday 27 November 1909.

Club career

Howell de Francis was considered a "Probable" for the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, but ultimately he was not selected for the tour.

Note

In some references, Howell de Francis' surname is stated as being just Francis, i.e. the "de" is omitted.