Robert Walkington Explained

Robert Walkington
Full Name:Robert Bell Walkington
Birth Date:8 August 1854
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Death Place:Belfast, Ireland
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1875–82
Repcaps1:10
Reppoints1:0

Robert Bell Walkington (8 August 1854 – 22 July 1916) was an Irish international rugby union player.

The son of a doctor, Walkington was born in Mobile, Alabama.[1]

Walkington was the Ireland fullback for their inaugural international, against England at The Oval in 1875. He was the first Ireland player to reach 10 caps and in 1878 was team captain. His brother Dolway Walkington also represented Ireland.[2]

A linen manufacturer, Walkington was a prominent figure in Belfast and known for his philanthropic endeavors. He was a member of the Belfast Harbour Board and served on the Board of Management of Royal Victoria Hospital.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Obituaries . . 24 July 1916.
  2. News: Kettledrum's Notes . . 24 July 1916.
  3. News: Death of Mr. R. B. Walkington . Witness (Belfast) . 28 July 1916.