Cyril Roberts


Cyril Richard Roberts was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born in Neath, Roberts was a Wales Schoolboys representative, like his father, and the first Wales national [rugby union team|Wales] international produced by Bryncoch RFC. He later played for Briton Ferry, before joining Neath RFC in 1953–54. In his seven seasons with Neath, Roberts scored a total of 91 tries, including 21 in the 1956–57 season.
Roberts gained two Wales caps in the 1958 Five Nations, scoring a try on debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, as the Welsh came back from a 0–6 deficit to win with three second-half tries. His other cap came in the following fixture against France at Cardiff Arms Road, a 6–16 loss which ensured only England could win the championship.