James Hughes (rugby union) explained

Dr. James Hughes
Birth Name:James Charles Hughes[1]
Birth Date:1886
Birth Place:Sydney
Death Date:April 1943[2]
School:Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
University:Sydney University
Spouse:Holly Coffee
Maud Butler
Ru Position:flanker
Repyears1:1907
Repteam1:Wallabies
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

James Charles Hughes (1886 – April 1943) was an Australian medical practitioner and rugby union player who represented Australia.

Hughes, a flanker, was born in Sydney and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia. His brother Bryan was also an Australian rugby union representative player.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scrum.com player profile of James Hughes. Scrum.com. 12 July 2010.
  2. Grave N/73 Sth Head Cemetery Vaucluse, NSW