About Fred Andrews
Lived 1864 – 1929 (aged 64). Fred Andrews was a British rugby union player.
Fred Andrews (15 September 1864 – 2 June 1929) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Swansea Rugby Football Club.
Andrews gained his first international cap, when he was selected to play for Charlie Newman's Wales, against England on 5 January 1884. This was the first rugby international to be played in Yorkshire with the game held at Cardigan Field in Leeds. Although Wales lost the match, it was a landmark game with Wales scoring their first try against England. Andrews was selected for the next match in the 1884 Home Nations Championship, seven days later, this time facing Scotland. Wales lost again, though both Scottish tries were heavily disputed. Andrews was never reselected to represent Wales.
International matches played Wales 1884 1884
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Andrews?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Fred Andrews born?
Fred Andrews was born on 15 September 1864 in Swansea.
When did Fred Andrews die?
Fred Andrews died on 2 June 1929 in Gower Peninsula.
What was Fred Andrews's occupation?
Fred Andrews was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Fred Andrews?
Fred Andrews was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Andrews (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Andrews. https://biography.guide/fred-andrews-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Fred Andrews." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-andrews-rugby-union-player/.
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