Welsh rugby player dies suddenly at 24 as WRU issue statement

The tragic news was announced on Monday evening by his club team and the Welsh Rugby Union

By Jon Doel · Wales Online

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:05 PM

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Welsh rugby player Jack Davies has died suddenly at the age of 24.
His passing was confirmed by his club team RGC and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Davies played as a second row and had rejoined RGC's senior squad in 2023.

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Welsh rugby player Jack Davies has died suddenly at the age of 24, as confirmed by his club RGC and the Welsh Rugby Union. Both organizations, along with the Super Rygbi Cymru league, released statements extending their heartfelt condolences and support to Davies's family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.

Davies initially joined Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon at the age of 12 and advanced through the RGC pathway. After studying Physical Education and Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University for three years, the second-row forward returned to Caernarfon and RGC, rejoining their senior squads in 2023.

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