William MacLaren

William MacLaren was a rugby union international who represented England in the first rugby international in 1871.[1]

William MacLaren
Birth nameWilliam MacLaren
Date of birth1844
Place of birthChorlton-cum-Hardy, Greater Manchester[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarters
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Manchester ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1871 England 1

Early life

William MacLaren was born on 1844 in Chorlton, Lancashire.[1]

Rugby union career

MacLaren made his international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the first international and was contested by Scotland and England.[1] He was one of four representatives from the Manchester Football Club, at the time Lancashire's foremost club.

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