John Green (rugby union) explained

John Green
Birth Name:John Green
Birth Date:17 September 1881
Birth Place:Skipton, North Yorkshire
Death Place:(registered in) Wharfedale (aged 87 years 101 days)
Ru Position:Forward
Repcaps1:8
Reppoints1:Pts:0;
Tries:0;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0
Repyears1:1905-1907

John Green (1881–1968) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1905 to 1907,[1] and played for Skipton RFC. He also captained his country.[1]

Early life

John Green was born on 17 September 1881 (in Skipton?).[1]

Rugby union career

Green made his international debut on 11 February 1905 at Mardyke, Cork in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 8 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 16 March 1907 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/player/1697.html John Green Profile on scrum.com