Robert Clive Burgess (25 November 1950 – 2 May 2006) was an international rugby union flanker who played for Wales from 1977 to 1982.
Burgess was a popular player who had many nicknames some of which were Budgie, Animal and The Steel Claw thanks to his fearless nature and rugged appearance.
[1][2] He was a key member of the 1977 Triple Crown winning side and on his recall from the international wilderness in 1981, was promptly voted Welsh Player of the Year.
Born in Manmoel on 25 November 1950, Robert Clive Burgess joined Ebbw Vale from Croesyceiliog RFC and was a superb servant to the Eugene Cross Park club, for whom he made more than 200 appearances, before finishing his career in Italy with Brescia.
Former Welsh Rugby Union Chief Executive Steve Lewis said, Whenever you saw his name on the team sheet you knew you had a chance of winning any game.