About George Hughes
Lived 1870 – 1947 (aged 77). George Hughes was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
George Edgar Hughes (24 February 1870 – 6 October 1947) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Barrow, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to April 1897, Barrow was a rugby union club.
Background George Hughes was born in Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 77 in Walney-in-Barrow, Lancashire.
Playing career George Hughes won a cap for England while at Barrow in 1896 against Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Hughes?
English rugby union footballer
When was George Hughes born?
George Hughes was born on 24 February 1870 in Otley.
When did George Hughes die?
George Hughes died on 6 October 1947 in Walney Island.
What was George Hughes's occupation?
George Hughes was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was George Hughes?
George Hughes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Hughes (rugby)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hughes. https://biography.guide/george-hughes-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "George Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hughes-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "George Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-hughes-rugby-league-player/.
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