Graham Rees
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Graham Rees was a Welsh
former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1960s and '70s who at representative level played for Wales
, and at club level for Salford
(twice - before Swinton & after St. Helens,) Swinton
and St. Helens playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13.
while at St. Helens 1968-70 - 4-caps.
final try in 35 seconds for St. Helens in 1972 at Wembley Stadium.
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 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 1960s and '70s who at representative level played 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 Salford
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
(twice - before Swinton & after St. Helens,) Swinton
Swinton Lions
Swinton Lions is an English professional rugby league club from Swinton, Greater Manchester. The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. They currently play in the Championship.-Early years:...
and St. Helens playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13.
International honours
Graham Rees won caps for WalesWales 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...
while at St. Helens 1968-70 - 4-caps.
Challenge Cup final 1972
Graham Rees scored the quickest Challenge CupChallenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final try in 35 seconds for St. Helens in 1972 at Wembley Stadium.