Record

CodeDS/UK/4689
Dates1931-
Person NameJenkins; Leighton Hugh (1931-); Welsh rugby union player
SurnameJenkins
ForenamesLeighton Hugh
EpithetWelsh rugby union player
ActivityNo. 8 / y rheng ol, played for Bedwas, Loughborough, Leicester, R.A.F. (played against Newport 7 February 1962 at Rodney Parade and in same match Alec Murphy, St Helens Rugby League also played), Combined Services, London Welsh and Wales (1954-1956, 5 caps, 0 points). For Newport Leighton made 114 appearances (42 points). First ever winner of Arthur Boucher Trophy in 1952-53. Newport captain in 1957-58. Captained Newport in win over 1957 Australians and scored a try.
Dates and PlacesBorn 1 July 1931, New Tredegar,
Archive Catalogue
RefNoTitle
BML/1/2/3Big sheet and bundle, Wales versus Scotland, Cardiff Arms Park, 4 February 1956
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