Harry Eagles

Harry Eagles was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for British Isles, and Lancashire, and at club level for Crescent FC, and Salford, in the forwards.

Background

Harry Eagles' birth was registered in Chorlton, Lancashire, and his death aged 87 was registered in Fylde, Lancashire.

Domestic career

Harry Eagles was selected for The North of England versus The South of England in all three matches in 1887 to 1890. Eagles also won cap for Lancashire county while at Salford.

British Isles

Harry Eagles won cap for British Isles while at Salford on the 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia, while on the tour he played in all the British Isles' 54-matches; 35-matches of rugby union, and 19-matches of Victorian Rules Football.