Paul Morgan (rugby) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 3 October 1974 Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales |
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| Died | 12 January 2015 (aged 40) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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Rugby union
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Rugby league
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Coaching information
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Paul Morgan was a talented Welsh sportsman born in Pencoed on October 3, 1974. He was known for playing both rugby union and rugby league, which are two different types of rugby. He also coached rugby union teams and played cricket for his local club. Paul sadly passed away on January 12, 2015, when he was 40 years old.
Paul Morgan's Life Story
Paul Morgan grew up in Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales. Besides his sports career, he worked in areas related to sports protection and consulting. He also managed health and fitness centers. Paul was survived by his wife, Heidi, and their three children, Tyler, Harry, and Madison.
Playing Rugby
Paul Morgan was a skilled rugby player who played for many different clubs. He played both rugby union and rugby league at a high level.
Playing for Wales
Paul Morgan earned "caps" for the Welsh national rugby league team. A "cap" means he played in an official international match for his country. He played for Wales in the 2005 European Nations Cup. In these games, he came on as an interchange or substitute player.
Club Rugby Career
Paul Morgan played for several rugby clubs throughout his career.
- He made his first appearance for Aberavon RFC on August 20, 2000. In that game, he scored two "tries," which are like touchdowns in rugby.
- His last match for Aberavon RFC was on September 15, 2004.
- In 2005, he scored three tries for Bridgend Blue Bulls. This helped his team win 60–10 against Leeds Akkies in the Harry Jepson Trophy final.
Later Life
Paul Morgan passed away on January 12, 2015, at the age of 40.
