Welsh rugby player Jack Davies dies suddenly aged 24

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Jack Davies, a 24-year-old Welsh rugby player, has died suddenly, his club RGC and the Welsh Rugby Union have announced.

Jack Cameron Wynne Davies, a 24-year-old Welsh rugby player, has died suddenly. The news was announced by his club RGC, which competes in Super Rygbi Cymru, and the Welsh Rugby Union. Davies was reportedly from Pontypool and played as a second row.

Davies began his rugby career at Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon at age 12 and progressed through various teams to join the RGC pathway. He studied Physical Education and Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University for three years before returning to Caernarfon and RGC, rejoining their senior squads in 2023.

The Welsh Rugby Union stated: "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Jack's family, friends, team-mates and everyone at RGC at this incredibly difficult time." RGC said Davies was "a key part of the RGC and CR Caernarfon family" and his death was "a devastating loss for everyone associated with both clubs."

Clubs across Welsh rugby have offered their condolences. Newport RFC, Llandovery RFC, Pontypool RFC and Cardiff Rugby all paid tributes to Davies and his family.

How it is being reported

• Welsh rugby player dies suddenly aged 24 as heartfelt tributes pour inA 24-year-old Welsh rugby player has died suddenly, prompting tributes across Welsh rugby.South Wales Argus · 21 Oct, 09:00
• Welsh rugby in mourning as clubs rally after player's sudden deathClubs across Wales have paid tributes to Super Rygbi Cymru player Jack Davies, who has died aged 24WalesOnline · 20 Oct, 10:26
• Welsh rugby player dies suddenly at 24 as WRU issue statementThe tragic news was announced on Monday evening by his club team and the Welsh Rugby UnionWalesOnline · 19 Oct, 22:05

In this story: Jack Cameron Wynne Davies · RGC · Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon · Welsh Rugby Union · Super Rygbi Cymru · Cardiff Metropolitan University · Pontypool · Wales

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