Cyril Rickards

Cyril Rickards was a rugby union international who represented England [national rugby union team|England] in 1873.

Early life

Cyril Rickards was born on 11 January 1854 in Jeypore, the son of Colonel Rickards. Along with his brother, Alan William Low Rickards, he attended Rugby School.

Rugby union career

Rickards made his only international appearance on 3 March 1873 at Hamilton [Crescent, Glasgow] for England against Scotland.

Career

Rickards initially had a military career, spending some time at the Royal Artillery barracks, Woolwich, Ratcliff gardens, Southsea, and Bengal. After retiring as a major in the army he moved to West Brighton.