Walter Rice Evans (10 September 1863 – 9 June 1909) was a Welsh international rugby union player, who won three caps between 1890 and 1891.

Life

Evans was born in Neath, Glamorgan. He was educated at Cowbridge Grammar School and Jesus College, Oxford, playing for Oxford University RFC and winning a "Blue" in 1890.

Walter Rice Evans

He was a forward and represented the Wales national rugby union team on three occasions in the Home Nations Championship. His debut for Wales was on 1 February 1890 against Scotland. In the following season, he played against England and Scotland.

Walter Rice Evans

He also played for Swansea (for whom he made his debut in 1889), Neath and London Welsh. He died on 9 June 1909.

Walter Rice Evans

References

1863 births

1909 deaths

Alumni of Jesus College, Oxford

London Welsh RFC players

Neath RFC players

Oxford University RFC players

Rugby union forwards

Rugby union players from Neath

Swansea RFC players

Wales international rugby union players

Welsh rugby union players