Wales and Cardiff centre Meirion Roberts dies aged 90

Date:

Cardiff great Meirion Roberts has died at the age of 90.

Born in the north Wales village of Abergwyngregyn, Roberts played at centre for Welsh Secondary Schools in 1953 and at senior level for London Welsh before joining Cardiff in 1958.

He scored 58 tries in 225 appearances over eight seasons at the Arms Park and was club captain for 1964-65.

Roberts gained eight caps for Wales between 1960 and 1963, and was in the Barbarians team that beat South Africa in 1961.

After hanging up his playing boots, Roberts coached Cardiff Medicals RFC for over 20 years.

The club said on social media: “So very sad to share the news that the great Meirion Roberts passed away earlier this morning, aged 90.

“An amazing man in every respect and a true legend of the Meds.”

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for January 10, 2025

All zodiac signs have their own characteristics...

Fresh weather warnings issued as icy weather brings travel disruption

Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for...

Horoscope Today: January 10, 2025 – Times of India

Read today's horoscope, January 10, 2025. Today...