A. G. Guillemard
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Birth name | Arthur George Guillemard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 18 December 1845 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Eltham, Kent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 7 August 1909 | (aged 63)||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Eltham, Kent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arthur George Guillemard (18 December 1845 – 7 August 1909)[1] was an English rugby union fullback who represented for England in the world's very first rugby international in 1871. Guillemard was also a notable sporting administrator and one of the most important early international rugby referees.
Rugby career
Arthur George Guillemard was born 18 December 1845 in Eltham, Kent. He was a founder member of an early cricket club at Rugby School.[2] Guillemard played club rugby for West Kent, and in 1871 he was selected for the England team as a fullback in the very first international rugby match; played against Scotland. He also served as a referee. He played in the very first international match in 1871. Guillemard was president of the Rugby Football Union from 1878 to 1882. He died 7 August 1909 aged 63 years.[1]
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References
- ^ a b A.G.Guillemard, scrum.com, accessed March 2009
- ^ Butterflies Cricket Club Archived 8 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, butterfliescc.com, accessed March 2009