Islwyn Davies

For the Dean of Bangor, see Islwyn Davies (priest).

Izzy Davies
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Islwyn Davies
Born20 March 1912
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Died1997 (aged 84–85)
Warrington, England
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934–37 St. Helens 105 39 48 213
1937–39 Warrington 69 57 0 0 171
Total 174 96 48 0 384
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1935 Wales 1 1 2
Source: [1][2]

William Islwyn "Izzy" Davies (20 March 1912[2] – 1997[3]) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for St. Helens and Warrington, as a wing or centre.[1][4][5]

Background

Izzy Davies was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, and he died in Warrington, Cheshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Izzy Davies played on the wing, and scored a goal for Wales while at St. Helens in the 11-24 defeat by England at Anfield, Liverpool on Wednesday 10 April 1935.[1]

Club record

Izzy Davies held Warrington's "Most Tries In A Season" record with 34 tries scored during the 1938–39 Northern Rugby Football League season, the 34th try coming against Oldham on Saturday 29 April 1939,[6] this record was extended by Brian Bevan.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Profile at saints.org.uk". saints.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ Ancestry.com. England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007
  4. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  5. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleague.wales". rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Tries at wire2wolves.com". wire2wolves.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.