About Luke Holmes
Luke Holmes was a rugby union player.
Luke Jackson Holmes (11 March 1868 — 19 March 1939) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Belfast, Holmes attended Methodist College Belfast and after finishing school played rugby for Lisburn. He was capped twice as a fullback for Ireland in 1889, debuting against Scotland in Belfast. His other match is notable as being Ireland's first ever away win over Wales. He also represented Ulster as a hockey player.
Holmes had a solicitor's practice in Antrim.
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