From tries to touchdowns: how Wales got a kick out of America’s game
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Read moreDetailsBorn and raised in the "ugly, lovely town" of Swansea. A sociologist who moved into lecturing in the further and higher education sector, after initially working in social research. Then it was management, primarily related to student services and partnership building, particularly with overseas partners in China, India and the Middle East. In the late 2000s he established his own international business development company, specialising in education and sport. Alongside work, he was an international rugby referee. He is involved with several charitable organisations, enjoys music, travel and belongs to several singing groups. He is married to Andrea and lives in Dunvant, Swansea. A proud father and bampa.
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