David Harris (rugby)

David "Dai" Thomas Harris (born 15 February 1879 – second ¼ 1958 ) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Treherbert RFC, as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan, as a, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Background
Dai Harris was born in Morriston, Wales, he was a blacksmith's assistant, and his death aged 79 was registered in Neath district, Wales.

International honours
Dai Harris won a cap, playing right-, i.e. number 4, and scored the third try, for Other Nationalities in the 9–3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.

Club career
During Dai Harris' time at Wigan, they won the South West Lancashire League in 1904–05.