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Name
  
Paul Morgan

Role
  
Rugby

Died
  
January 12, 2015


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Paul Morgan (3 October 1974 – 12 January 2015) was a Welsh professional rugby union and rugby league footballer, rugby union coach, and cricketer, born in Pencoed, playing club level rugby union (RU) for Pencoed RFC (twice), London Welsh RFC (while at Brunel University), Whitland RFC, Aberavon RFC (twice), Llanharan RFC, Bridgend Ravens, Maesteg RFC, as a Centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, playing representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales (Heritage № 432), and at club level for Aberavon Fighting Irish, Bridgend Blue Bulls (twice), Celtic Crusaders, as a wing, or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, playing cricket for Pencoed Cricket Club[1] (captain), and coaching club level rugby union (RU) for Neath Athletic RFC[2], and Aberavon Quins RFC.

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International honours

Paul Morgan won caps for Wales (RL) while with Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 2005 European Nations Cup against Ireland (sub), and France (sub).

Club career

Paul Morgan made his début for Aberavon RFC, and scored two tries, against Walsall RFC at Talbot Athletic Ground on Sunday 20 August 2000, his final match for Aberavon RFC was against Neath RFC at The Gnoll on Wednesday 15 September 2004, he scored three tries for Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 60-10 victory over Leeds Akkies in the 2005 Harry Jepson Trophy at Brewery Field on Sunday 28 August 2005.

Personal life

Morgan was survived by spouse Heidi and offspring Tyler, Harry, and Madison.

Outside of sport

Paul Morgan was the Executive Director at All Sports Protection, having been a Sports Risk Consultant at brightsidegroup, National Manager at April-UK Sports Division, Director at Morgans Health & Fitness Centre, and Gyms Co-ordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council.

References

Paul Morgan (rugby) Wikipedia