David James (rugby, born 1906)

For the rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s for Wales, Swansea (RU), and Broughton Rangers (RU/RL), see David James (rugby, born 1866). For the current rugby league footballer for South Wales Scorpions, see David James (rugby league).

David Rees James (7 October 1906 – c. 1981) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales.

David Rees James

Personal information
Full name	David Rees James
Born	7 October 1906 Treorchy, Wales
Died	c.-1981 (aged 74–75) Rhondda, Wales
Playing information
Rugby union
Position	Hooker
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1931–≥31 Treorchy RFC Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1931 Wales 2 0 0 0 0
Rugby league
Position	Hooker
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≥1931–≥31 Leeds
Source: scrum.com

James was born in Treorchy, he played club level rugby union (RU) for Treorchy RFC, as a Hooker and club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds, as a hooker.^[1] He died in Rhondda.

International honours

David James won caps for Wales (RU) while at Treorchy RFC in 1931 against France, and Ireland.^[2]