Wickham Powell

Wick Powell
Born	Template:Birth date Cardiff, Wales
Died	March 20, 1961(1961-03-20) (aged 68) Cyncoed, Wales
Occupation(s)	Rugby union and rugby league footballer, publican
Known for	Playing rugby union for Cardiff RFC and Wales; rugby league for Rochdale Hornets and Other Nationalities

Wickham "Wick" James Powell (13 September 1892 – 20 March 1961) was a distinguished Welsh athlete who excelled in both rugby union and professional rugby league during the 1910s and 1920s. In rugby union, he played as a wing for Cardiff RFC and earned international caps representing Wales. Transitioning to rugby league, he competed for Rochdale Hornets and was selected for the Other Nationalities side.

International honours

Powell secured international appearances for Wales in rugby union during 1920, facing England, Scotland, France, and Ireland while representing Cardiff RFC. The following year, in 1921, he appeared for the Other Nationalities team in rugby league against England, playing at club level with Rochdale Hornets.

Personal history

Born in Cardiff in 1892, Wick Powell was the elder brother of Jack Powell, who also played for Cardiff and received a Welsh cap in 1923. During World War I, Wick served with the 38th (Welsh) Infantry Division on the Western Front. After the war, he captained Cardiff RFC for the 1919–1920 season before switching codes from rugby union to rugby league upon joining Rochdale Hornets. A shoulder injury sustained during a 1921 match versus Australia led to his retirement from rugby league. Returning to Cardiff in 1922, Powell took on the role of bowls captain for the city and managed public houses including the Cardiff Cottage on St Mary Street and later the City Arms Hotel on Quay Street opposite Cardiff Arms Park. He passed away at age 68 in Cyncoed, Wales.

External links

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