Arthur Fagan (rugby union)

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Arthur Fagan
Full nameArthur Robert St Leger Fagan
Date of birth(1862-11-24)24 November 1862
Place of birth Calcutta, British India
Date of death15 March 1930(1930-03-15) (aged 67)
Place of death Highgate, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1887 England 1 (0)

Arthur Robert St Leger Fagan (24 November 1862 – 15 March 1930) was an English international rugby union player.

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Fagan, the son of a Calcutta judge, was active in rugby while studying medicine in London, where he turned out for Richmond, Guy's Hospital and United Hospitals. He also played some rugby in Devon for Tiverton. [1]

Mainly a fullback, Fagan was used out of position as a three-quarter in his sole England appearance, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1887. His impact was limited as a result. [2]

Fagan's brother George was capped for Ireland. [3]

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References

  1. "Cavalcade of Devon Rugby Football". Western Morning News . 18 September 1937.
  2. "Football Notes". The Express and Echo. 11 February 1887.
  3. "Most points for Ireland against Wales, the Fagan Brothers and four wins in a year over the All Blacks". ESPN.com . 1 February 2010.