John Dykes (rugby union)

John Dykes
Full name John Morton Dykes
Date of birth (1877-08-15)15 August 1877
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 12 October 1955(1955-10-12)
Place of death Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Notable relative(s) William Dykes, brother
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Forward
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
Clydesdale
London Scottish
Glasgow HSFP
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Glasgow District
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1898-1902 Scotland 10 (3)

John Dykes (15 August 1877 - 12 October 1955) was a Scottish rugby union international who represented Scotland in the 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902 Home Nations Championships.[1]

He was born to parents James Dykes and Janet Wilson Murray aka 'Jessie' and had 2 brothers, William and Alexander; and 2 sisters, Agnes and Jessie. His brother William Dykes also played rugby union for Clydesdale and Glasgow District.

John played as a forward for Clydesdale RFC before moving to London Scottish and Glasgow HSFP; and also represented Glasgow District. He played in the 7 December 1901 inter-city match against Edinburgh District.[2] Edinburgh won the match 9-3.

He played for the Scottish international rugby union side a total of 10 times, making his debut against Ireland on the 18 February 1898 in Belfast. Scotland won the match 8-0; by 2 tries and a conversion.[1] His last match was against England in 15 March 1902 at Inverleith.[3]

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