About Henry William Allan
Lived 1850 – 1926 (aged 76). Henry William Allan was a rugby union player.
Henry William Allan (2 April 1850 – 12 December 1926) was a Scottish rugby union international who represented Scotland in the 1873–74 Home Nations rugby union matches.
He played as a forward for Glasgow Academicals.
He represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city', on 23 November 1872.
He also represented Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the 5 December 1874 match.
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Who was Henry William Allan?
rugby union player (1850-1926)
When was Henry William Allan born?
Henry William Allan was born on 2 April 1850 in Glasgow.
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Henry William Allan died on 12 December 1926.
What was Henry William Allan's occupation?
Henry William Allan was a rugby union player.
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