William Openshaw

William Openshaw
Full name William Edward Openshaw
Date of birth circa 1851
Date of death 7 February 1915
Place of death Warrington
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Halfback
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Manchester Football Club
County side:
Lancashire
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1879  England 1 Goals:0;
Tries:0;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0

William Openshaw (1851–1915) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1879 to 1879.[1][1]

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Early life

William Openshaw was born in around 1851 in Warrington.[1]

Rugby union career

Openshaw played his club rugby for Manchester (then known as Manchester Football Club). Openshaw made his international debut on 24 March 1879 at The Oval in the England vs Ireland match in which he was on the winning side.[1] He was described by contemporaries as a wonderful dribbler and took part in the second ever "Roses" match between Lancashire and Yorkshire.[2]

Cricketing career

Openshaw played four first-class matches for Lancashire from 1879 to 1882.

References

  1. ^ a b c d William Openshaw Profile on scrum.com
  2. ^ Marshall, Francis, Football; the Rugby union game, p464, (1892) (London Paris Melbourne, Cassell and company, limited)