John Jenkins (rugby)


John "Jack" T. Jenkins was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union for Llwynypia RFC and representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Warrington, as a or, i.e. number 6, or 7.

Background

He was born in Newbridge, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Playing career

International honors

Jack Jenkins won a cap for Wales while at Warrington in 1909.

Notable tour matches

Jack Jenkins played in Warrington's 10-3 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain tour match during the 1908–09 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, Saturday 14 November 1908, in front of a crowd of 5,000, due to the strikes in the cotton mills, the attendance was badly affected, the loss of earnings meant that some fans could not afford to watch the first tour by the Australian rugby league team, and played and scored a try in the 8-8 draw with Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain tour match during the 1908–09 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, Monday 8 February 1909, in front of a crowd of 7,000.

Genealogical information

Jack Jenkins' marriage to Gertrude was registered during third ¼ 1911 in Warrington district. They had children; the future Warrington of the 1930s who played three major finals, and coach of Swinton, Wigan, Salford Griffith "Griff" J. Jenkins.