Charles Marriott (rugby union)

Charles Marriott was a rugby union international who represented England from 1884 to 1887. He also captained his country.[1][2]

Charles Marriott
Birth nameCharles John Bruce Marriott
Date of birth15 July 1861
Place of birthRendham, Suffolk[1]
Date of death25 December 1936 (aged 75 years 163 days)
Place of deathIpswich
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1884-1887 England 7 (0)

Charles Marriott was born on 15 July 1861 in Rendham, Suffolk.[1]

Rugby union and later career

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Marriott made his international debut on 5 January 1884 at Cardigan Fields, Leeds in the England vs Wales match.[1] Of the 7 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 5 occasions, but he didn't score any points in any of these matches.[1] He played his final match for England on 5 February 1887 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1]

Marriott taught at Highgate School from 1892 until 1903. He was Secretary of the Rugby Football Union from 1907 to 1924.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Charles Marriott Profile on scrum.com
  2. ^ "Marriott, Charles John Bruce (MRT880CJ)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  3. ^ ed. Boreham, J.Y. Highgate School Register 1838-1938 (4th ed.). p. xxix. {{cite book}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
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Sporting positions
Preceded by English National Rugby Union Captain
Jan-Feb 1886
Succeeded by