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Paul John Young

Stats
Appearances
85
Points
Tries
7
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Born
8th January 1973, Swansea (Wales)
Honours
Wales Youth / U19 /U21 / A / Barbarians
International Caps
Wales
Joined Newport RFC for first time from Llanelli in Summer 1995. Played 4 games scoring 1try in 1995-96. Rejoined Newport in 2000-01. Also played for Llandybie, Ebbw Vale, Cardiff, Welsh Fire Service. Made 16 appearances for Newport Gwent Dragons in 2003-04. Capped as replacement for Wales against Romania in August 2003. Forced to retire as player when damaged cruciate / medial ligament at Stradey Park. Took over as forwards player-coach at Newbridge in 2004-05. Later became Director of Rugby for Galwegians (feeder for Connacht).
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