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Jim Webb

1878 – 1955

English-Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Jim Webb

Lived 1878 – 1955 (aged 76–77). Jim Webb was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Alfred James Webb ( – ) was a Welsh international rugby union footballer who played club rugby for Abertillery, and county rugby for Monmouthshire. He won 20 caps for Wales, and was part of the 1910 touring British Isles team to South Africa.

Webb was a strong forward player who was part of three Triple Crown Wales teams, and won 19 consecutive caps, all while playing for a 'second class' team, normally unpopular with selectors. On 22 December 1908, Webb while captain of Abertillery, lead his team against the first touring Australian team. The resulting 3–3 draw is one of the greatest days in the club's history.

Webb is remembered as a powerful scrummager, strong at line-outs and mauls.

International matches played Wales 1908, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912

British Isles 1910 (x3)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Webb?

English-Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Jim Webb born?

Jim Webb was born in 1878 in Coleford.

When did Jim Webb die?

Jim Webb died on 29 July 1955 in Gloucestershire.

What was Jim Webb's occupation?

Jim Webb was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Jim Webb?

Jim Webb was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Webb

· Wikidata: Q385574

· DBpedia: Jim Webb (rugby)

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