About Robert Wood
Lived 1872 – 1928 (aged 55). Robert Wood was a British rugby union player.
Robert Wood (14 November 1872 – 1 March 1928 ) 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 Liversedge, as a half-back, Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Liversedge, and Wakefield Trinity were both rugby union clubs.
Background Bob Wood was born in Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 55 in Knottingley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
International honours Bob Wood won a cap for England (RU) while at Liversedge in the 1894 Home Nations Championship against Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Wood?
English rugby union footballer (1872-1928)
When was Robert Wood born?
Robert Wood was born on 14 November 1872 in Pontefract.
When did Robert Wood die?
Robert Wood died on 1 March 1928 in Knottingley.
What was Robert Wood's occupation?
Robert Wood was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Wood?
Robert Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Wood (rugby, born 1872)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Wood. https://biography.guide/robert-wood-rugby-union-player-1872/
MLA: "Robert Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-wood-rugby-union-player-1872/.
Chicago: "Robert Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-wood-rugby-union-player-1872/.
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