Dan Smith (rugby league)
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Dan 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.[1][3] Smith appeared on the losing side in three Challenge Cup finals; in the 1899–1900, 1901–02 and 1902–03 seasons.
Playing career
Salford
Smith made his debut for Salford in 1897,[4] having joined the club from Welsh rugby union side Swansea RFC.[5]
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, Leeds, in front of a crowd of 32,507.
Following the end of the 1903–04 season, Smith emigrated to Canada.[6]
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.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Dan Smith". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ^ "History & Heritage". Salford Red Devils. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Football - Prospects for 1897-8". Hull Daily Mail. 20 August 1897. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Rugby Game". Manchester Evening News. 1 September 1904. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Fagan, Sean. "The First International Rugby League Match". rl1895.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2004. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
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