Tom Banks (rugby union, born 1858)

Thomas Banks (born 17 August 1858[1] – death unknown) was an English rugby footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for British Isles, and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, as a half-back, three-quarters, or forward.

For other rugby players, see Tom Banks (disambiguation) § Sports.

Tom Banks
Full nameThomas Banks
Date of birth17 August 1858
Place of birthSalford, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back, Three-quarter, Forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
-1892 Swinton ()
Lancashire ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1888 British Isles 8

Background

Banks' birth was registered in Salford, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Banks won cap(s) for British Isles while at Swinton on the 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia, against Otago on Saturday 28 April 1888, against Otago (1-try) on Wednesday 2 May 1888, against Canterbury on Wednesday 9 May 1888, against Wellington on Saturday 12 May 1888, against Queensland on Saturday 25 August 1888, against Newcastle (1-try) on Wednesday 29 August 1888, against Auckland on 8 September 1888, and against Auckland on Wednesday 12 September 1888.[2]

Personal life

Banks studied at the University of Edinburgh Medical School; while there, he won the long-distance swimming championship.[3]

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  2. "Statistics at lionsrugby.com". lionsrugby.com. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  3. "Football – British Football Team's Visit To New Zealand". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
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