FoNR TALK Newport History of Newport RFC
History of Newport RFC
  • Players
  • Seasons
  • Games
  • Features
  • Audio / Visual
  • Progress
  • Snelling Sevens
  • Endorsements
  • About us
  • More
Bernard Turing Vionee Cowey DSO OBE DL

Stats
Appearances
5
Points
0
Tries
0
Conversions
0
Penalties
0
Drop goals
0
Goals from mark
0
Sin bins
0
Sendings off
0
Information
Position
Wing
Born
20th November 1911, Tidworth, Hampshire (England)
Died
20th August 1997, Nottingham (England)
Honours
Barbarians, Army, Welch Regiment
International Caps
Wales

Educated at Wellington College, Berkshire. Nicknamed "Bun", he made 2 appearances for Newport RFC in 1933-34 and a further 3 games were played in 1935-36. He was a Lieutenant in the Welch Regiment which qualified him to play for Wales winning 4 caps, against England, Scotland and Ireland in 1934, and against England in 1935, scoring three tries in total. Played for Army, Welch Regiment, London Welsh and Barbarians.

© 2003-2017, Friends of Newport Rugby Trust