Samuel Roberts (rugby)

Samuel "Sam" Roberts was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton,[1] as a fullback, i.e. number 15. Roberts represented England in the years before Swinton changed football codes to rugby league.

Samuel Roberts
Full nameSamuel Roberts
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1887 Swinton 2 (0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1887 England 2 (0)

Playing career

International honours

Sam Roberts won caps for England while at Swinton in 1887 against Wales, and Ireland.[2]

References
  1. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  2. "Statistics at espnscrum.com". espnscrum.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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