Full name | Arthur George Guillemard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 18 December 1845 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Eltham, Kent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 7 August 1909 | (aged 63)||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Eltham, Kent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position(s) | Fullback | ||
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Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
1871-1872 | England | 2 | ((0)) |
Arthur George Guillemard (18 December 1845 – 7 August 1909) 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.
Arthur George Guillemard was born 18 December 1845 in Eltham, Kent. He was a founder member of an early cricket club at Rugby School. 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.