Gareth Thomas (rugby), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gareth Thomas (rugby)

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1974

Place of Birth: Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession: rugby union player, rugby league player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Gareth Thomas (born 25 July 1974), nicknamed "Alfie", is a Welsh former professional rugby footballer, who represented Wales in both rugby union and rugby league.
With 100 test match appearances he was the most capped Welsh rugby union player until he was overtaken by Stephen Jones in September 2011.
He is currently ranked 13th among international try scorers, and is the second highest Wales try scorer behind Shane Williams.
He also won 4 rugby league caps for Wales, scoring 3 tries. He played rugby union as a fullback, wing or centre for Bridgend, Cardiff, the Celtic Warriors, Toulouse, Cardiff Blues, and Wales.
In 2010 he moved to rugby league, playing for the Crusaders in the Super League, and for Wales.
He retired from rugby in October 2011.Thomas came out as gay in December 2009.
The following year he was voted the most influential gay person in the UK in The Independent on Sunday Pink List and received Stonewall’s Hero of the Year award.