William Bunting
For the environmentalist, see William Bunting (eco-warrior).
Full name | William Louis Bunting | ||
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Date of birth | 9 August 1874 | ||
Place of birth | Daventry | ||
Date of death | 15 October 1947 | ||
Place of death | Odiham, Hants (aged 73 years 67 days) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Centre | ||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
1897-1901 | England | 9 | Pts:0; Tries:0; Conv:0; Pens:0; Drop:0 |
William Bunting (1874–1947) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1897 to 1901.[1] He also captained his country.[1]
Early life
William Bunting was born on 9 August 1874 in Daventry.[1]
Rugby union career
Bunting made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 9 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 2 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 9 March 1901 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.[1]
References
Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by John Taylor |
English National Rugby Union Captain Feb-Mar 1901 |
Succeeded by Harry Alexander |
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