Alan Rees won three caps for Wales (RU) in 1962 against England, Scotland and France.

[4] A fine fielder, he appeared as a substitute in the Third Test Match against Australia at Headingley, taking the catch that dismissed Peter Burge off the bowling of Fred Trueman.

[5] This appearance makes him one of the few players to have played on both the rugby and cricket grounds at Headingley.

[1] In the match against Middlesex at Lord's in 1965, he became only the second player ever to be given out as "handled the ball" in the County Championship.

After his playing career ended, Rees worked as a sports development officer for Afan Borough Council.