About Tiger Devenish
Lived 1867 – 1928 (aged 61). Tiger Devenish was a South African rugby union player.
Mynardus Jeremias "Tiger" Devenish (27 May 1867 – 10 September 1928) was a South African international rugby union player.
Biography Born in Victoria West, he attended SACS before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions). In July 1891 he was selected to represent South Africa, as a forward, in their first ever Test—against Great Britain at the Crusader's Ground, Port Elizabeth. The match, which was won by Great Britain, was his only appearance for South Africa. Devenish died in 1928 at the age of 61.
Test history No. Opponents Results(SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. British Isles 0–4 Forward 30 Jul 1891 Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth
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Who was Tiger Devenish?
South African rugby union footballer (1867–1928)
When was Tiger Devenish born?
Tiger Devenish was born on 27 May 1867 in Victoria West.
When did Tiger Devenish die?
Tiger Devenish died on 10 September 1928 in Croydon.
What was Tiger Devenish's occupation?
Tiger Devenish was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Tiger Devenish?
Tiger Devenish was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiger Devenish. https://biography.guide/tiger-devenish/
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