Thomas Woods (rugby)


Thomas Woods was a Welsh-born dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. Woods was the first man to play international rugby union for England, and international rugby league for Wales.
In rugby union he played for Pontypool RFC, Devonport Services R.F.C., and the Royal Navy as a forward, and in rugby league he played at club level for Wigan, as a, or, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

International honours

Thomas Woods won 5 caps for England in 1920–1921, and won 4 caps for Wales in 1921–1923 while at Wigan.

Championship Final appearances

Thomas Woods played in Wigan's 13-2 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922.

County Cup Final appearances

Thomas Woods played in Wigan's 20–2 victory over Leigh in the 1922–23 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.