Emyr Wyn Lewis (born 3 October 1982)[1] is 17 stone, 6 ft retired Welsh rugby union footballer. Emyr signed on to play for Neath RFC for the 2009–2010 season. He moved from Spanish Giants, El Salvador at the end of the 2008–2009 season, after coming runners up in the countries Division De Honor league.

Emyr Lewis
Birth nameEmyr Wyn Lewis
Date of birth (1982-10-03) 3 October 1982 (age 41)
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
SchoolAmman Valley Comprehensive
UniversityUWE, Hartpury College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose Head Prop / Tight Head Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Amman United RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Neath RFC
CR El Salvador
Newport RFC
Pertemps Bees
Gloucester RFC
()
Correct as of 2007-11-28

In 2007-2008 Emyr made his European Challenge Cup debut against Connacht at Pepe Rojo (Spain) and also went on to play against Newcastle at Kingston Park. In 2008-2009 Emyr played in the competition again for El Salvador. Emyr started all six of the games home and away, against Brive, Newcastle and Parma and played through to the final whistle.

Emyr Lewis has previously played for, Newport RFC, Birmingham & Solihull RFC, Stoke RFC (Nelson Bays RFU, NZ), Gloucester RFC, Swansea RFC U-19's and where he began his playing career at Amman United RFC.

He has also represented the Welsh Exiles and the Welsh Crawsheys XV.

Notes edit

  1. ^ Newport RFC playing profile Archived 17 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine blackandambers.co.uk