Samuel Roberts (rugby union) explained

Samuel Roberts
Fullname:Samuel Roberts
Ru Position:Fullback
Clubs1:Swinton
Years1:1887
Apps1:2
Points1:0
Repteam1:England
Repyears1:1887
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

Samuel "Sam" Roberts was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton,[1] as a fullback, i.e. number 15. Roberts represented England in the years before Swinton changed football codes to rugby league.

Playing career

International honours

Sam Roberts won caps for England while at Swinton in 1887 against Wales, and Ireland.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 178.
  2. Web site: Statistics at espnscrum.com. espnscrum.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.