John Ward
English rugby union and rugby league footballer
About John Ward
Lived 1873 – 1939 (aged 66). John Ward was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
John William Ward (29 January 1873 – 30 April 1939 ) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Castleford RUFC (captain) (in Castleford, Wakefield), as a forward, e.g. prop, hooker, lock, number eight, or flanker,
International honours John Ward won caps for England while at Castleford rugby union club in 1896 Home Nations Championship in the 25–0 victory over wales Wales at Rectory Field, Blackheath on Saturday 4 January 1896, the 4–10 defeat by Ireland at Meanwood Road, Leeds on Saturday 1 February 1896, and the 0–10 defeat by Scotland at Old Hampden Park, Glasgow on Saturday 14 March 1896.
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Who was John Ward?
English rugby union and rugby league footballer (1873-1939)
When was John Ward born?
John Ward was born on 29 January 1873 in Castleford.
When did John Ward die?
John Ward died on 30 April 1939 in Hemsworth.
What was John Ward's occupation?
John Ward was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Ward?
John Ward was British.
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