Arthur Lyon (rugby union)
| Full name | Arthur Lyon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 August 1851 | ||
| Place of birth | registered in West Derby, Lancashire[1] | ||
| Date of death | 4 December 1905 | ||
| Place of death | New Zealand (aged 54 years 122 days) | ||
| School | Rugby School | ||
| University | Oxford University | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Fullback | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| - - |
Oxford University RFC Liverpool | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1871 |  England |
1 | |
Arthur Lyon was a rugby union international who represented England in 1871.[1]
Early life
Arthur Lyon was born on 4 August 1851 in West Derby, Lancashire. He attended Rugby School[1] and then Oxford University.[1]
Rugby union career
Lyon played for both Oxford University and later for Liverpool. He was one of ten Old Rugbeians to make an international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the first international rugby match, and first meeting of Scotland and England match.[1]
References
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