Dai Smith (rugby league)

For other people with a similar name, see David Smith and Dave Smith.

David "Dai" Smith (birth unknown – death unknown) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for the Other Nationalities, and at club level for Salford, as a fullback, i.e. number 1. Smith appeared on the losing side in three Challenge Cup finals; in the 1899–1900, 1901–02 and 1902–03 seasons.

Dai Smith

Personal information
Full name	David Smith
Born	unknown
Died	unknown
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
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Playing career

International honours

Smith won a cap as a 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.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Smith played fullback in Salford's 8-16 defeat by Swinton in the 1900 Challenge Cup Final during the 1899–1900 season at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester, in front of a crowd of 17,864, and played fullback in the 0-25 defeat by Broughton Rangers in the 1902 Challenge Cup final, during the 1901–02 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale, in front of a crowd of 15,006, and played fullback the 0-7 defeat by Halifax in the 1903 Challenge Cup final, during the 1902–03 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, in front of a crowd of 32,507.

External links

• Search for "Smith" at rugbyleagueproject.org