A. G. Guillemard


Arthur George Guillemard was an English rugby union fullback who represented for England in the world's [1871 England national rugby union team|England versus Scotland rugby union match|first rugby international] in 1871. Guillemard was also a notable sporting administrator and one of the most important early international rugby referees.

Rugby career

Arthur George Guillemard was born 18 December 1845 in Lewisham, London. He was a founder member of an early cricket club at Rugby School. Guillemard played club rugby for West Kent, and in 1871 he was selected for the England team as a fullback in the very first international rugby match on 27 March 1871 played against Scotland. He also served as a referee. Guillemard was president of the Rugby Football Union from 1878 to 1882. He died 7 August 1909 aged 63 years in Lewisham.