Arthur Lyon (rugby union)


Arthur Lyon was a rugby union international who represented England in 1871.

Early life

Arthur Lyon's birth was registered in West Derby, Lancashire, he attended Rugby School, and then Oxford University, he died aged 54 in New Zealand.

Rugby union career

Lyon played for both Oxford University and later for Liverpool. He was one of ten Old Rugbeians to make an international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the first international rugby match, and first meeting of Scotland and England match.