Dai Smith

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For the rugby league footballer of the 1970s for England, Wakefield Trinity, and Leeds, see David Smith (1970s rugby league). For the rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 1990s for the Roosters, Knights and Vikings, see David Smith (1980s rugby league). For the Samoan current rugby union footballer for Hurricanes, Blues, and Auckland, see David Smith (Samoan rugby union). For the current rugby union footballer for England 7s, and Northampton, see David Smith (Northampton rugby union).
David Smith
Personal information
Full name David Smith
Nickname Dai
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1900–03 Salford
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1904 Other Nationalities 1
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Dai Smith was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Salford, as a Fullback, i.e. number 1.[1] Dai Smith appeared on the losing side in three Challenge Cup finals in 1899–1900, 1901–02, and 1902–03 seasons.

Playing career

International honours

Dai Smith won a cap for Other Nationalities while at Salford in 1904 against England.

Challenge Cup final appearances

Dai Smith played in Salford's 8-16 defeat to Swinton in the 1899–1900 Challenge Cup Final at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester, the 0-25 defeat to Broughton Rangers in the 1901–02 Challenge Cup Final at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale, and the 0-7 defeat to Halifax in the 1902–03 at Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6. 

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