Ivor Davies (rugby, born 1906)
# Ivor Davies (rugby, born 1906)

Ivor Davies (26 April 1906 – 3 November 1963) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Newport RFC, as a fly-half and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and at club level for Halifax, as a stand-off.

## Background

Ivor Davies died on 3 November 1963 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

## Playing career

### Halifax

Davies started his career as a rugby union player before switching to rugby league in 1929, joining Swinton. In September 1930, he was signed by Halifax.

Ivor Davies played stand-off, and scored a try in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.

### International honours

Ivor Davies was a Great Britain (RL) tourist in 1932. However, although he played in tour matches, he didn't play in the test matches.

## Genealogical information

Ivor Davies' marriage to Gladys I. (née Bottomley) was registered during first ¼ 1933 in Halifax district. They had children; Megan Davies (birth registered fourth ¼ 1933 in Halifax district).

