A. G. Guillemard
England international rugby union player
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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.
18 December 1845
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| Born | Arthur George Guillemard 18 December 1845 Lewisham, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 7 August 1909 (aged 63) Lewisham, Royal Borough of Greenwich, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
