Rhys Griffiths (born 24 July 1987) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Wales (Heritage No. 449), and at club level for Leeds Metropolitan University, and the Castleford Tigers (A-Team), as a centre.[1][2]
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| Full name | Rhys Griffiths | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 July 1987 St Helens, Merseyside, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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He was named in the Wales team to face England at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3][4]
He was selected for Wales for the 2009 European Cup and 2010 European Cup.
Genealogical information edit
Rhys Griffiths is the son of the rugby union footballer and coach, and rugby league footballer and coach; Clive Griffiths.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". Rugby League Project. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Gleeson to lead new-look England". BBC. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ^ "Crusaders dominate Wales' squad". BBC. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
External links edit
- Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk
- Wales' youngsters must grow up against England
- Rugby League: Griffiths in line for first cap
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