William Hamilton (rugby union)

William Joseph Hamilton (1 July 1850 — 22 May 1931) was an Irish international rugby union player.

William Hamilton

Full name	William Joseph Hamilton
Date of birth	(1850-07-01)1 July 1850
Date of death	22 May 1931(1931-05-22) (aged 80)
University	Trinity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1877 Ireland 1 (0)

Educated at Trinity College Dublin, Hamilton was a varsity athlete, cricketer and rugby union player, having most success in the latter with a cap for Ireland against England at The Oval in 1877.

Hamilton, a veteran of the Second Boer War, was an honorary major of the 4th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers.

In 1886, Hamilton became the High Sheriff of Cavan, a position once occupied by his father.

See also

• List of Ireland national rugby union players

External links

• William Hamilton at ESPNscrum