About George Raphael Fleming
Lived 1850 – 1909 (aged 59). George Raphael Fleming was a rugby union player.
George Raphael Fleming (5 August 1850 – 13 December 1909) was a Scottish rugby union international player. He was born in Cathcart, Renfrewshire (now a suburb of Glasgow).
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Fleming played as a forward for Glasgow Academicals.
Provincial career
He represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city', on 23 November 1872, and also played in the 5 December 1874 match.
He also represented the West of Scotland District, captaining the side.
International career
He represented Scotland in the 1874–75 Home Nations rugby union matches and 1875–76 Home Nations rugby union matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Raphael Fleming?
rugby union player (1850-1909)
When was George Raphael Fleming born?
George Raphael Fleming was born on 5 August 1850 in Cathcart.
When did George Raphael Fleming die?
George Raphael Fleming died on 13 December 1909 in Glasgow.
What was George Raphael Fleming's occupation?
George Raphael Fleming was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George Raphael Fleming
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Raphael Fleming. https://biography.guide/george-raphael-fleming/
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