Arthur Lyon (rugby union)
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Arthur Lyon (4 August 1851 – 4 December 1905) was a rugby union international who represented England in 1871.[1]
Early life
Arthur Lyon's birth was registered in
Oxford University,[1]
he died aged 54.
Rugby union career
Lyon played for both Oxford University and later for
Liverpool. He was one of ten Old Rugbeians to make an international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the first international rugby match, and first meeting of Scotland and England match.[1]
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