Norman Gale (rugby union)

Norman Gale (24 July 1939 – 30 January 2005)^[1] was a Welsh rugby union player. A hooker, he captained the Wales national rugby union team on two occasions in 1967–68. Gale played his club rugby for Llanelli RFC and Swansea RFC,^[2] but it was with the Scarlets of Llanelli that he is most associated. He captained Llanelli over two seasons, 1964–65 and 1967–68, and coached the team in the 1973–74 season. Gale earned his place Welsh Rugby history when he became the last Hooker to score a penalty in an international when he kicked one against New Zealand in 1967.

Norman Gale

Birth name	Norman Reginald Gale
Date of birth	(1939-07-24)24 July 1939
Place of birth	Gorseinon, Wales
Date of death	30 January 2005(2005-01-30) (aged 65)
Place of death	Llanelli, Wales
School	Gowerton Grammar School
Occupation(s)	publican
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Gorseinon RFC Llanelli RFC Swansea RFC () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1960–1969 Wales 25 (6)

Notes

1. Norman Gale player profile Scrum.com
2. Swansea RFC player profile^{[permanent dead link]} swansearfc.co.uk