Ernest William Roberts (rugby union)
Full name | Ernest William Roberts | ||
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Date of birth | November 14, 1878 | ||
Place of birth | Lowestoft | ||
Date of death | November 19, 1933 | ||
Place of death | Manchester (aged 55 years 5 days) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Forward | ||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
1901-1907 | England | 6 | Pts:0; Tries:0; Conv:0; Pens:0; Drop:0 |
Ernest Roberts (1878–1933) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1901 to 1907.[1] He also captained his country.[1]
Early life
Ernest Roberts was born on November 14, 1878 in Lowestoft.[1]
Rugby union career
Roberts made his international debut on Jan 5, 1901 at Cardiff Arms Park in the Wales vs England match.[1] Of the 6 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 0 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on Mar 16, 1907 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.[1]
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