John Clayton (rugby union)

John Clayton
Full name John Henry Clayton
Date of birth August 24, 1848
Place of birth Liverpool[1]
Date of death March 21, 1924
Place of death London (aged 75 years 210 days)
School Rugby School
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position  Forward
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
- Liverpool
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1871  England 1

John Clayton was a rugby union international who represented England in the first international in 1871.[1]

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Early life

John Clayton was born on August 24, 1848 in Liverpool. He attended Rugby School[1].

Rugby union career

Clayton had played rugby football at school and went on to play for Liverpool. He made his international debut on March 27th, 1871 at Edinburgh in the first international match and first meeting between Scotland and England match.[1] He was one of ten Old Rugbeians playing in that match.

Career and later life

Clayton worked as a cotton broker, based in Liverpool. He was active in other sports outside of rugby and was known to have been a keen shooter and golfer, and also captained the Royal Liverpool Golf Club.[1]

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