Hugh Meirion Roberts (born 11 September 1934) is a Welsh former international rugby union player.

Meirion Roberts
Full nameHugh Meirion Roberts
Date of birth (1934-09-11) 11 September 1934 (age 90)
Place of birthAbergwyngregyn, Wales
SchoolCardiff High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960–63 Wales 8 (0)

Born in Abergwyngregyn in the north of Wales, Roberts moved to Cardiff in his youth and learned his rugby at Cardiff High School, winning Welsh Schools representative honours.[1] He was a Welsh trialist while playing for Cardiff HSOB.[2]

Roberts, who captained Cardiff, was capped eight times as a centre by Wales during the early 1960s. He debuted against the Springboks at Cardiff in 1960 and took part in three Five Nations campaigns, gaining eight total caps.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Meirion Roberts". Rygbi Gogledd Cymru.
  2. ^ "WRU recognises contribution of north Wales". Welsh Rugby Union. 15 January 2008.
  3. ^ "Cardiff HSOB are up to the grade in Division Four East". Wales Online. 1 February 2011.
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