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Welsh rugby icon Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies has been honoured with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) as part of the New Year Honours list. Speaking about the recognition, Davies expressed his pride, saying he felt “very privileged and honoured” to receive the award. The 63-year-old former Wales and British and Irish Lions centre was acknowledged for his contributions to cancer support and his long-standing broadcasting career. Davies was notably part of the celebrated 1988 Five Nations team that secured the Triple Crown.
Hailing from Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire, Davies has built a broadcasting career spanning nearly three decades, covering both rugby league and rugby union. During his playing days in the 1980s and 1990s, he earned 37 caps representing Wales in rugby union and also appeared nine times for Wales in rugby league, alongside ten test matches for the British and Irish Lions. While pleased to be recognised for his broadcasting achievements, Davies emphasized that the award’s significance was especially linked to his work with cancer support. As president of the Velindre Cancer Centre, he highlighted the collective efforts that contributed to their fundraising success. Davies revealed that he and the charity’s team have raised over £50 million through cycling events, with plans already underway for a long-distance ride from Seville to Marbella next year.
Davies’s journey through the ranks of the Honours system began in 1995, when he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to rugby league. Two decades later, in 2015, he was promoted to Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his voluntary and charitable work supporting people affected by cancer. This latest elevation to CBE further acknowledges his ongoing contributions both on and off the pitch.
The New Year Honours list also features several other Welsh recipients celebrated for their remarkable achievements across various fields. Among them is Jeff Edwards, an Aberfan disaster survivor who was awarded an OBE for his community work supporting survivors of disasters and charitable causes in Aberfan. Wildlife photographer Sue Flood, recognized for her dedication to nature conservation and science, was similarly honoured with an OBE. Marcus Fair, founder of Eternal Media, received an OBE for his efforts in addiction recovery and homelessness, building opportunities for those rebuilding their lives after crime. Additionally, Ffion Mitchell-Langford was awarded a British Empire Medal for her environmental work related to Wales’s marine ecosystems. These individuals join a diverse group of Welsh figures recognised for their invaluable contributions to health, wellbeing, community cohesion, and beyond
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