Summary
Terence John Cobner (born 10 January 1946)[2] is a former Welsh international rugby union player and British Lion. After his rugby playing career, Cobner became director of rugby for Wales' WRU in 1996, and President of the WRU as of 2023. He was born in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire and lives in Pontypool.
| Birth name | Terence John Cobner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 January 1946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Blaenavon, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | West Monmouth School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Madeley College, Staffordshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Terry Cobner | |
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| WRU Director (head) of Rugby | |
| In office 1996–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Joe Lydon (rugby)[1] |
| President of the Welsh Rugby Union | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Davies |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Profession | Schoolmaster |
Welsh international and British Lion edit
A back row forward, or flanker, he scored a try on his debut against Scotland in 1974 at the age of 28, and went on to gain a total of 19 caps for Wales and score a total of two tries, the second coming against France in 1975. Cobner also captained Wales against Australia in his final appearances in 1978. He toured with the British Lions in 1977 to New Zealand where he played in three of the four tests, and virtually took over as captain of the tour from Phil Bennett in its latter stages.
Pontypool captain for ten years edit
He played his club rugby for Pontypool RFC from 1968 till 1981 and was captain of the side for 10 consecutive seasons from 1970 to 1979.[3]
WRU President edit
Cobner came out of an almost 20 year retirement and was appointed the position of Welsh Rugby Union President as of October 2023, he replaced Gerald Davies as the 51st president. He previously held the position of Wales' WRU first ever director of rugby between 1996-2004 before retiring early.[3]
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