James Lytle (rugby union)

James Hill Lytle (18 May 1875 — 11 July 1928) was an Irish international rugby union player.

James Lytle
Full nameJames Hill Lytle
Date of birth(1875-05-18)18 May 1875
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
Date of death11 July 1928(1928-07-11) (aged 53)
Place of deathBuenos Aires, Argentina
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1894–99 Ireland 12 (6)

Lytle was a grandson of former Belfast mayor John Lytle and attended Merchiston Castle School in Scotland.[1]

A strong scrummaging forward, Lytle played for Belfast club North of Ireland and was a noted goal-kicker, specialising in shots from distance. He made his Ireland debut playing beside his brother John during their triple crown-winning 1894 Home Nations campaign. Capped 12 times, Lytle finished his career with another triple crown win in 1899.[2]

Lytle moved to Buenos Aires for business reasons around the turn of the century.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "J. H. Lyttle (North of Ireland)". South Wales Daily News. 16 March 1896.
  2. ^ "Death Of Former Irish Rugby International". Belfast News-Letter. 18 July 1928.
  3. ^ "Played 12 Times For Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. 17 July 1928.
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