A. G. Guillemard Explained

A. G. Guillemard
Birth Name:Arthur George Guillemard
Birth Date:18 December 1845
Ru Position:Fullback
Amatteam1:West Kent
Repteam1:England
Repyears1:1871-1872
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:(0)

Arthur George Guillemard (18 December 1845 – 7 August 1909)[1] was an English rugby union fullback who represented for England in the world's 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 Lewisham, London. 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 on 27 March 1871 played against Scotland. He also served as a referee. Guillemard was president of the Rugby Football Union from 1878 to 1882. He died 7 August 1909 aged 63 years in Lewisham.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/player/250.html A.G.Guillemard
  2. http://butterfliescc.com/BCC%20A%20History/The%20Early%20Years.htm Butterflies Cricket Club