About William Fletcher
Lived 1851 – 1895 (aged 43). William Fletcher was a British rugby union player.
William Fletcher (1851–1895) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1873 to 1875.
Rugby union career At Oxford, Fletcher won four blues (1872, 1873 (2), 1874) and played in the first varsity match against Cambridge University in 1872. Fletcher made his international debut on 3 March 1873 at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow in the Scotland vs England match. He played his final match for England on 8 March 1875 at Edinburgh in the Scotland vs England match.
Career Fletcher became a merchant in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fletcher?
English rugby union player (1851–1895)
When was William Fletcher born?
William Fletcher was born on 10 December 1851 in Kensington.
When did William Fletcher die?
William Fletcher died on 20 April 1895.
What was William Fletcher's occupation?
William Fletcher was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Fletcher?
William Fletcher was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Fletcher (rugby union)
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