Walter Rogers (rugby union)
| Full name | Walter Lacy Yea Rogers | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 20 September 1878 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pewsey, Wiltshire, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 10 February 1948 (aged 69) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Kensington, London, England | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Rugby School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Oxford | ||||||||||||||||
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Walter Lacy Yea Rogers (20 September 1878 – 10 February 1948) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Pewsey, Wiltshire, Rogers was educated at Rugby School and the University of Oxford.[1]
Rogers was a fast and agile forward, despite his size (close to 14 stone).[2] He was a capable place kicker for both short and long range shots.[3] A varsity player at Oxford, Rogers gained blues in 1898 and 1900. He also played in Kent for Blackheath. In 1905, Rogers was capped twice for England, appearing in away fixtures against Wales and Ireland.[1]
An Army officer, Rogers was decorated with the Distinguished Service Order during World War I.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "All Sorts Of Sport". Evening Despatch. 4 August 1917.
- ^ ""Trial" Farce". Evening Despatch. 24 November 1904.
- ^ "A Skilled Tactician". South Wales Weekly Argus. 14 January 1905.
- ^ "Rugby Players With The Services". Richmond Herald. 24 December 1914.
External links
- Walter Rogers at ESPNscrum