Alfred Davenport
| Full name | Alfred Davenport | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 May 1849 | ||
| Place of birth | Oxford[1] | ||
| Date of death | 2 April 1932 | ||
| Place of death | (registered in) Abingdon (aged 82 years 333 days) | ||
| School | Rugby School | ||
| University | Oxford University | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| - | Oxford University RFC | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1871 |  England |
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Alfred Davenport was a rugby union international who represented England in 1871.[1]
Early life
Alfred Davenport was born on 5 May 1849 in Oxford. He attended Rugby School[1] and went up to Oxford University.[1]
Rugby union career
Davenport represented and captained the Oxford University rugby side. He made his international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the Scotland vs England match, that also proved to be the first ever international rugby match.[1]
References
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