A. G. Guillemard

A. G. Guillemard

Full name	Arthur George Guillemard
Date of birth	18 December 1845
Place of birth	Eltham, Kent
Date of death	7 August 1909 (aged 63)
Place of death	Eltham, Kent
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Fullback
Amateur clubs
Years	Club / team
	West Kent
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1871-1872	England	2	(0)

Arthur George Guillemard (18 December 1845 - 7 August 1909)^[1] was an English rugby union fullback who represented for England in the world's very first rugby international in 1871. Guillemard was also a notable sporting administrator and one of the most important early international rugby referees.

Rugby career

Arthur George Guillemard was born 18 December 1845 in Eltham, Kent. He was a founder member of an early cricket club at Rugby School.^[2] Guillemard played club rugby for West Kent, and in 1871 he was selected for the England team as a fullback in the very first international rugby match; played against Scotland. He also served as a referee. He played in the very first international match in 1871. Guillemard was president of the Rugby Football Union from 1878 to 1882. He died 7 August 1909 aged 63 years.^[1]

1871 England squad with West Kent players A. G. Guillemard and J. F. Green highlighted

References

1. A.G.Guillemard, scrum.com, accessed March 2009
2. Butterflies Cricket Club, butterfliescc.com, accessed March 2009