Evan Bevan Rees (9 August 1896 – 1978) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Swansea RFC, as a centre, and club level rugby league (RL) for Dewsbury and Batley.

Background

Evan Rees was born in Cwmavon, or Bridgend, Wales, and he died aged 82 in Ogwr, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Evan Rees won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Swansea RFC in 1914 against the New Zealand Army rugby team of 1919 (New Zealand Services).

Club career

Rees joined Batley from Dewsbury in 1923, and went on to make 55 appearances for the club. During his time at the club, Batley won the 1923–24 League Championship, but did not play in the Championship final.