Wilfred Bolton

Wilfred Bolton (1862–1930) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1882 to 1887.[1][1]

Wilfred Bolton
Birth nameWilfred Nash Bolton
Date of birth14 September 1862
Date of death12 August 1930
Place of deathContrexeville (aged 67 years 332 days)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarters
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1882-1887 England 11 (Goals:2;
Tries:6;
Conv:2;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

Early life

Wilfred Bolton was born on 14 September 1862.[1]

Rugby union career

Bolton made his international debut on 6 February 1882 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 7 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 5 March 1887 at Whalley Range, Manchester in the England vs Scotland match.[1]

International tries

Source for information in table below: Profile of Wilfred Bolton at ESPN Scrum.com[2]

TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResult
1 IrelandDublin, IrelandLansdowne RoadHome Nations Championship6 February 1882draw
2 WalesSwansea, WalesSt Helen's, SwanseaHome Nations Championship16 December 1882won
3 IrelandManchester, EnglandWhalley RangeHome Nations Championship5 February 1883won
4 ScotlandEdinburgh, ScotlandEdinburghHome Nations Championship3 March 1883won
5 IrelandDublin, IrelandLansdowne RoadHome Nations Championship4 February 1884won
6 IrelandManchester, EnglandWhalley RangeHome Nations Championship7 February 1885won
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