Wilfred Bolton


Wilfred Bolton was a rugby union international who represented England from 1882 to 1887.

Early life

Wilfred Bolton was born on 14 September 1862.

Rugby union career

Bolton made his international debut on 6 February 1882 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.
Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 7 occasions.
He played his final match for England on 5 March 1887 at Whalley Range, Manchester in the England vs Scotland match.

International tries

Source for information in table below:
TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResult
1Dublin, IrelandLansdowne RoadHome Nations Championship06 February 1882draw
2Swansea, WalesSt Helen's, SwanseaHome Nations Championship16 December 1882won
3Manchester, EnglandWhalley RangeHome Nations Championship05 February 1883won
4Edinburgh, ScotlandEdinburghHome Nations Championship03 March 1883won
5Dublin, IrelandLansdowne RoadHome Nations Championship04 February 1884won
6Manchester, EnglandWhalley RangeHome Nations Championship07 February 1885won