Arthur Emyr

Who is Arthur Emyr?

Arthur Emyr Jones, commonly known as Arthur Emyr, is a former Wales rugby union international. A winger, he played club rugby for Swansea RFC where he remains the club's all-time record try-scorer and also for Cardiff RFC. He also gained a Senior Wales Athletics vest.

Emyr attained 13 caps for Wales scoring 4 tries between 1989-1991. He was the 1990 Welsh Player of the Year. He was selected for the Wales squad for the 1991 Rugby World Cup.

After retiring from playing he developed a successful media career, initially as a television sports presenter then as Head of Sport at BBC Wales before joining the Welsh Government where he is now Head of Major Events.