Gary Pearce (rugby)
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Peter Gary Pearce is a Welsh
former director of rugby at Hull RUFC
(2000…2005), and dual-code international rugby union
and professional rugby league
footballer of the 1980s and '90s who at representative level has played rugby union (RU) for Wales
, and at club level for Laugharne RFC
, Bridgend RFC
, and Llanelli RFC
, playing at Fly-half. i.e. number 10, and at representative level has played rugby league (RL) for Wales
, and at club level for Hull, Scarborough Pirates
, and Ryedale-York
, playing at /, or , i.e. number 6, or 9.
(RU) in 1981 against Ireland, France, and in 1982 against Ireland, and won caps for Wales
(RL) while at Scarborough Pirates in 1991 against Papua New Guinea, in 1992 against France, and while at Ryedale-York in 1992 against France. 1991…1992 1(3?)-caps + 3-caps (sub) (3-goals? 1-drop-goal? 7-points?).
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former director of rugby at Hull RUFC
Hull RUFC
Hull RUFC are a rugby union club based in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.Hull RUFC play in National Division 2 North.They are currently based at Hull YPI having relocated there for the 2009–2010 season.-Roll of honour:-Notable players:...
(2000…2005), and dual-code international rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
and professional rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer of the 1980s and '90s who at representative level has played rugby union (RU) for Wales
Wales national rugby union team
The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international rugby union tournaments. They compete annually in the Six Nations Championship with England, France, Ireland, Italy and Scotland. Wales have won the Six Nations and its predecessors 24 times outright, second only to England with...
, and at club level for Laugharne RFC
Laugharne RFC
Laugharne Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Laugharne, West Wales. They presently play in the Welsh Rugby Union Division Three West League.-History:...
, Bridgend RFC
Bridgend RFC
Bridgend Ravens are a semi-professional rugby union club based in Bridgend, South Wales. They currently play in the Welsh Premier Division...
, and Llanelli RFC
Llanelli RFC
Llanelli Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union club founded in 1875 and its senior team is one of the leading club sides in Wales. The club began the 2008-09 season at their historic home ground of Stradey Park in Llanelli, but moved in November 2008 to the new Parc y Scarlets in adjacent...
, playing at Fly-half. i.e. number 10, and at representative level has played rugby league (RL) for Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
, and at club level for Hull, Scarborough Pirates
Scarborough Pirates
Scarborough Pirates RLFC were a rugby league club based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. They played their home games at Scarborough F.C.'s McCain Stadium.-History:...
, and Ryedale-York
York City Knights
York City Knights Rugby League Club is a British professional rugby league club hailing from York. They play at the Huntington Stadium, situated to the north of York city centre...
, playing at /, or , i.e. number 6, or 9.
International honours
Gary Pearce won caps for WalesWales national rugby union team
The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international rugby union tournaments. They compete annually in the Six Nations Championship with England, France, Ireland, Italy and Scotland. Wales have won the Six Nations and its predecessors 24 times outright, second only to England with...
(RU) in 1981 against Ireland, France, and in 1982 against Ireland, and won caps for Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
(RL) while at Scarborough Pirates in 1991 against Papua New Guinea, in 1992 against France, and while at Ryedale-York in 1992 against France. 1991…1992 1(3?)-caps + 3-caps (sub) (3-goals? 1-drop-goal? 7-points?).