Walter Greg

Walter Greg (14 February 1851 – 6 February 1906) was an English rugby union forward who represented England twice in 1875 and 1876.

Early life and education

Greg was born at Bollington, Cheshire, the son of Samuel Greg, the industrialist and philanthropist, and Mary Priscilla Greg (née Needham). The family resided at Mount House, Bollington.

He was educated at Marlborough College, entering in 1868.

Legal career

After leaving school, Greg entered the legal profession. He served as an articled clerk and qualified as a solicitor in 1876, practising in Manchester while residing in Prestbury, Cheshire.

He was capped twice for England during the 1875–76 season:

England v Ireland, Dublin — 13 December 1875 England v Scotland, The Oval — 6 March 1876

Both matches were played under the 20-a-side laws then in force, and England won on each occasion. He was described at the time as a solicitor of Prestbury, Cheshire. The couple had four children.

Death

Greg died on 6 February 1906 at the Cataract Hotel, Assouan, Egypt.