About James Hunt
Lived 1858 – 1924 (aged 66). James Hunt was a rugby union player.
James Thomas Hunt (14 February 1858 – 5 October 1924) was an English international rugby union player.
Born and raised in Preston, Lancashire, Hunt was a younger brother of England internationals Robert and William. He was a forward like his brother William and played his rugby for Manchester. Capped three times for England, Hunt made his international debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1882.
Hunt immigrated to Australia and worked as an overseer of several estates, mainly in western Victoria. He spent his final years living on the "Warreanga" property in the South Australian locality of Wye.
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Who was James Hunt?
English international rugby union player
When was James Hunt born?
James Hunt was born on 14 February 1858.
When did James Hunt die?
James Hunt died on 5 October 1924.
What was James Hunt's occupation?
James Hunt was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hunt (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hunt. https://biography.guide/james-hunt-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "James Hunt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-hunt-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "James Hunt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-hunt-rugby-union-player/.
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