He was part of the team that won the South Wales Challenge Cup during the 1893/94 under the captaincy of Ben James.

While playing for Llanelli, Badger was first chosen to represent Wales in a game against England as part of the 1895 Home Nations Championship.

It was a torrid game for Wales and Badger, as in the first 15 minutes of the match, he broke his collar bone in a tackle and was forced to leave the pitch.

Whether Badger would have regained his position in the Welsh team is unknown, as he switched codes to professional rugby league in 1897.

On his return, Swinton forgot to ask permission from the Northern Union (now the Rugby Football League (RFL) to reintroduce Badger into the team, and the club was duly penalised.