Will James (rugby, born 1902)


William "Will" P. James was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative level rugby union for Wales, and at club level for Llanelli RFC, as a wing, i.e. number 11 or 14, and representative level rugby league for Glamorgan, and at club level for Leeds, as a, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Background

Will James was born in Aberavon, Wales, and he died 69 in Aberavon, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Will James won caps for Wales while at Llanelli RFC in 1925 against England, and Scotland.

County honours

Will James played, i.e. number 2, in Glamorgan's 18-14 victory over Monmouthshire in the non-County Championship match during the 1926–27 season at Taff Vale Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 30 April 1927.