Geraint Davies

Who is Geraint Davies?

Geraint Rhys Davies, is a Welsh former rugby league footballer. Educated at Llandovery College on a rugby scholarship, Davies began his rugby career in the Llanelli Scarlets academy. He signed his first professional contract at 18 for the Crusaders and later played for them in the European Super League. Davies initially played prop but could also play in the back row.

Davies won the Crusaders Young Player of the Year award in 2006 after scoring six tries in 29 appearances and was an ever present in the Welsh national squad including their successful Rugby League European Cup winning team in 2009 and 2010, coached by Iestyn Harris.

A loan spell followed for the South Wales Scorpions and Davies then signed for Limoux Grizzlies in the Elite One Championship where he reached a Grand Final eventually losing to Lézignan Sangliers.