Career
Rees joined Newport in 1934 after joining Newport Police Force. In 1935 he was part of the Newport team that faced the touring New Zealand team Newport lost the game 17-5 in a game noted for its physicality in the scrum and during rucks.
Rees was also chosen to represent Wales against the same touring New Zealand team, but earlier in the year had already gained his first Welsh cap when he was selected to face both Scotland and Ireland in the Home Nations Championship.
Rees" first international match was against Scotland under the captaincy of Claude Davey. His second international, at Ravenhill in Belfast, saw Wales lose to Ireland, the eventual tournament winners.
Rees played in the first two games of the 1937 Championship, with his final game being against Scotland at Street Helens. In 1938 Rees was approached to play for the British Lions in their 1938 tour of South Africa, but turned them down for financial reasons.
International games played
Wales
England 1936, 1937
Ireland 1935, 1936, 1937
New Zealand 1935
Scotland 1935, 1936.
