Dr Edward "Teddy" Morgan (22 May 1880 - 1 September 1949) was born and lived at Agent's Row, Abernant.
A medical doctor and a Welsh international rugby union player, he was a member of the winning Welsh team who beat the 1905 touring All Blacks and is remembered for scoring the winning try. He played club rugby for London Welsh and Swansea RFC and his career with Wales saw him score 14 tries from the wing. He also played for a touring Great Britain side in Australasia.
But his most well remembered feat was the try he scored in the monumental match between the unbeaten All Blacks and the Triple Crown-winning Welsh team in 1905. Morgan is believed to have led his team in singing the Welsh national anthem in response to the New Zealanders' haka - this was the first time a national anthem had been sung at a sporting event. During a strongly contested game, a single score decided the game. In the twenty-fifth minute, Welsh scrum half, Dicky Owen, released the ball to Cliff Pritchard who received the ball at ankle level before darting forward. Having passed by Bob Dean, Pritchard released to Rhys Gabe who in turn found Morgan. Morgan dummied George Gillett and touched the ball down in the corner.
A talented all round sportsmen, he also played cricket for Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
Unveiled 17 March 2010 by Cllr. Robert Smith and Mr Dennis Gethin, WRU.