About Saturday Knight
Lived 1885 – 1946 (aged 60). Saturday Knight was a South African rugby union player and cricketer.
Arnold Sedgfield "Saturday" Knight (16 December 1885 - 1 July 1946) was a South African international rugby union player.
Knight, who played his club rugby with the Pirates, represented Transvaal in provincial fixtures. He was a member of the South African side which toured the British Isles, France and Ireland in 1912/13. A forward, he appeared in all five Test matches, making his debut against Scotland and then playing Ireland, Wales, England and France.
He also played a first-class cricket match, for a "Rest of South Africa" team, against Wanderers in 1908. He scored five in his first innings and 15 in the second.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saturday Knight?
South African rugby union footballer (1885-1946)
When was Saturday Knight born?
Saturday Knight was born on 16 December 1885 in Burgersdorp.
When did Saturday Knight die?
Saturday Knight died on 1 July 1946.
What was Saturday Knight's occupation?
Saturday Knight was a rugby union player and cricketer.
What nationality was Saturday Knight?
Saturday Knight was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saturday Knight. https://biography.guide/saturday-knight/
MLA: "Saturday Knight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saturday-knight/.
Chicago: "Saturday Knight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saturday-knight/.
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