George Frater


George Frater was a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities, and Lancashire, and at club level for Oldham, as a forward, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

International honours

George Frater won a cap playing as a forward, i.e. number 10, and was captain, for Other Nationalities in the 9-3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.

Championship appearances

George Frater played in Oldham's victory in the Championship during the 1904–05 season.