Robert Dibble

Robert Dibble (15 November 1882 – 1963) was an English rugby union international who represented England from 1906 to 1912. He also captained the side in 1909 and 1912.[2]

Robert Dibble
Birth nameRobert Dibble
Date of birth15 November 1882[1]
Place of birthBridgwater
Date of death1963[2]
Place of deathBournemouth (aged 81 years)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
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.
1911-21
Bridgwater
Bridgwater & Albion RFC
Newport RFC
County side:
Somerset
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1906–19121908  England
Anglo-Welsh
223 (0)
(0)

Early life

Robert Dibble was born in 1882 in Bridgwater.[2] His father was Robert Dibble (1848–1938) his mother Fanny Boon (1848–1930). Despite being illiterate, his father rose to be the respected manager of the local brickworks.

Rugby union career

Dibble played as a forward for the Bridgwater & Albion RFC rugby club and made his international debut for England on 17 March 1906 at Inverleith in the Scotland vs England match.[2]

He took part in the 1908 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia, playing three games.[2]

Of the 22 matches he played for England or the British Lions he was on the winning side on 11 occasions.[2] He played his final match for England on 16 March 1912 at Inverleith in the Scotland vs England match.[2]

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References

Sporting positions
Preceded by
George Lyon
Anthony Gotley
English National Rugby Union Captain
Jan-Mar 1909
Jan-Mar 1912
Succeeded by
Adrian Stoop
Norman Wodehouse


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