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John Green (rugby union)

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John Green
Birth nameJohn Green
Date of birth17 September 1881
Place of birthSkipton, North Yorkshire
Date of death27 December 1968(1968-12-27) (aged 87)
Place of death(registered in) Wharfedale (aged 87 years 101 days)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905-1907 England 8 (Pts:0;
Tries:0;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

John Green (1881–1968) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1905 to 1907,[1] and played for Skipton RFC. He also captained his country.[1]

Early life[edit]

John Green was born on 17 September 1881 (in Skipton?).[1]

Rugby union career[edit]

Green made his international debut on 11 February 1905 at Mardyke, Cork in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 8 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 16 March 1907 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.[1]

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