[1] Born in Neath in 1894, Evans left Wales to study at St Catharine's College, Cambridge.
[2] The outbreak of the First World War prevented Evans completing his university education and he was posted at Gallipoli.
Evans was a popular choice[4] having been a member of the union for the last twenty one years and proving through his connections with the WSSRU his commitment to the advancement of the Welsh game.
During his first Christmas in charge he returned nearly a hundred gifts from various donors who were hoping for some consideration in the distribution of international tickets.
[5] In 1955 Evans died while still in office; during his time as secretary he saw Wales win two Triple Crowns and the formation of the Welsh Youth Union in 1949.