Somerset Cricketers / Rugby Players

• Jeremy Lloyds: A left-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner for Somerset (debut 1979) who also played rugby for Taunton, captaining the side in the 1977-78 season.
• Ray Robinson: A right-handed batsman who played for Somerset’s second team (1962–1971) and made one first-class appearance for the county in 1964. He was a regular rugby player for Taunton RFC and Somerset.
• Peter “Dasher” Denning: While primarily known as a stalwart Somerset batsman, he is associated with the era of players who played both sports in the region.  

Additionally, Andy Robinson, son of Ray, played cricket for Somerset at the Under-19 level before becoming a prominent rugby player for Bath and England, though his senior rugby career for Taunton was limited.

Several notable athletes have also represented Somerset County Cricket Club while also having a background in rugby, ranging from local club play to international honours. 

• Tony Sutton: Recognized as Somerset’s oldest former cricketer before his passing at 98, Sutton was also a “first-rate” rugby player who played for Bath Rugby and was a member of the Barbarian RFC.
• Frederick Leeston-Smith: A multi-sport athlete in the late 19th century who played three First Class matches for Somerset between 1884 and 1885. He previously played rugby for Marischal College in Scotland.
• Frederick John Potbury: Played both cricket and rugby for Sidmouth and made a First Class appearance for Somerset against Lancashire at Old Trafford.
• Ulick Considine: A prominent Somerset batsman in the 1920s and 30s who was also a notable rugby player, representing Somerset County RFU.

Steffan Jones, born in 1974, was also a dual-sport athlete, primarily known as a right-arm fast-medium bowler in cricket for Somerset, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, and Kent (1997–2011). In rugby, he played for Bristol and was involved in both cricket and rugby with Welsh age-group teams, including Wales Minor Counties