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Mel Rosser
Date Of Birth18/04/1901
Place Of BirthMachen
ClubsYork Knights, Castleford Tigers, Leeds Rhinos, Penarth, Cardiff, Machen, Glamorgan Police
RegionsGlamorgan and Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire, Glamorgan
HonoursWales RL, Great Britain, Wales
Mel Rosser was born 1901 in Machen and began his rugby career with his local club, before moving to Cardiff where he played two seasons, scoring four tries in 13 games. During the 1923 - 24 season Rosser switched to Penarth and it was whilst he was at Penarth that he gained his two international caps for Wales. During his rugby career he represented Glamorgan County and as a serving Policeman represented the Glamorgan Police. 
At the start of 1924 - 25 season Rosser turned to rugby league and joined Leeds, at the same time leaving the police force to become a licensee. His first game for Leeds was in September 1924 and he was selected for the Wales Rugby League side in 1926, going on to gain 5 rugby league caps. After six seasons he left Leeds to join York FC.
He passed away in York September 1988 aged 87.
SEASON P W D L TRY CON PEN DG PTS
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TEAM P W D L PF PA PTS
Ebbw Vale 14 12 0 2 523 263 71
Llandovery 14 9 0 5 403 363 51
Cardiff 13 8 0 5 418 322 51
Newport 14 8 0 6 444 309 48
Swansea 13 7 1 5 328 349 41
Carmarthen Quins 13 8 0 5 285 305 40
RGC 1404 14 4 0 10 423 472 32
Aberavon 13 4 0 9 316 482 22
Pontypool 12 3 0 9 251 338 17
Bridgend Ravens 12 2 1 9 263 451 17