John Green (rugby union)

John Green (1881–1968) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1905 to 1907,^[1] and played for Skipton RFC. He also captained his country.^[1]

John Green

Birth name	John Green
Date of birth	17 September 1881
Place of birth	Skipton, North Yorkshire
Date of death	27 December 1968(1968-12-27) (aged 87)
Place of death	(registered in) Wharfedale (aged 87 years 101 days)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1905-1907 England 8 (Pts:0; Tries:0; Conv:0; Pens:0; Drop:0)

Early life

John Green was born on 17 September 1881 (in Skipton?).^[1]

Rugby union career

Green made his international debut on 11 February 1905 at Mardyke, Cork in the Ireland vs England match.^[1] Of the 8 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.^[1] He played his final match for England on 16 March 1907 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.^[1]