Charles Marriott (rugby union)
English rugby union footballer
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Charles Marriott was a rugby union international who represented England from 1884 to 1887. He also captained his country.[1][2]
15 July 1861
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| Born | Charles John Bruce Marriott 15 July 1861 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 25 December 1936 (aged 75 years 163 days) Ipswich | ||||||||||||||||
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Charles Marriott was born on 15 July 1861 in Rendham, Suffolk.[1]
Rugby union and later career
Marriott made his international debut on 5 January 1884 at Cardigan Fields, Leeds in the England vs Wales match.[1] Of the 7 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 5 occasions, but he didn't score any points in any of these matches.[1] He played his final match for England on 5 February 1887 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1]
Marriott taught at Highgate School from 1892 until 1903. He was Secretary of the Rugby Football Union from 1907 to 1924.[3]
