William Hutchinson (rugby, born 1849)

For other people with the same name, see William Hutchinson.

For the rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s for England, Bradford Northern, and Featherstone Rovers, see Billy Hutchinson (rugby league). For the rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s for England, see William Hutchinson (rugby, born 1856).

William Henry Heap Hutchinson (31 October 1849^[2] – 4 July 1929^[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a forward,^[4] e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Hull F.C. was a rugby union club.

William Henry Heap Hutchinson

Full name	William Henry Heap Hutchinson
Date of birth	31 October 1849
Place of birth	Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Date of death	4 July 1929 (aged 79)
Place of death	Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) – Hull F.C. () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1875 England[1] 2 (0)

Background

William Hutchinson's birth was registered in Sculcoates district, he died in Beverley.

Playing career

William Hutchinson won caps for England while at Hull F.C. in 1874–75 Home Nations rugby union match against Ireland, and in the 1875–76 Home Nations rugby union match against Ireland.^[1]