Thomas Lloyd (rugby union)

Thomas John Lloyd (1882 – 27 April 1938)[1] was a Welsh international, rugby union forward who played club rugby for Neath. He won seven international caps for Wales from 1909 to 1914; his last as part of the 'Terrible Eight', the Wales pack that played Ireland in a violent match before the First World War ended international competition.

Thomas Lloyd
Birth nameThomas John Lloyd
Date of birth1882
Place of birthNeath, Wales
Date of death27 April 1938 (aged 55–56)
Place of deathNeath, Wales
SchoolGlynneath School
Occupation(s)collier
bookmaker
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Glynneath RFC
Neath RFC
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1909-1914 Wales 7 (0)

International matches played edit

Wales[2]

Bibliography edit

  • Smith, David; Williams, Gareth (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0766-3.

References edit

  1. ^ Thomas Lloyd international rugby profile Scrum.com
  2. ^ Smith (1980), pg 468.