Joined Newport 1954/5 (capt M Thomas) having obtained Cambridge Blue at outside half in 1952 (W6-3) and 1953(D). This was his proudest moment as it was first step on ladder to playing for Newport then Wales. Switched to centre as Roy Burnett was playing outside half. Played a major part in Newport winning 1955/6 Welsh Club Championship (with Garfield Owen, Ken Jones, Onllwyn Brace, Bryn Meredith and Leighton Jenkins). All played in 4 Welsh games and Wales won championship. Made debut for Wales vs England at Twickenham Jan 1956 (W8-3). Joined Cardiff in March 1959 playing against Newport at Cardiff on March 7th 1959 (D0-0) after failing to hold regular place. Later captained Cardiff Rags. He made 99 appearances for Newport scoring 13 tries and 6 dg?s. His son Chris played some games for Newport and captained Usk in 1990?s. Closely associated with Crawshays as player, secretary and vice president.