John Dyson (rugby)

For the cricketer, see Jack Dyson.

John William Dyson (6 September 1866 – (1909-01-03)3 January 1909^[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield,^[3] as a three-quarters, i.e. wing or centre. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Huddersfield was a rugby union club.

John William Dyson

Full name	John William Dyson
Date of birth	6 September 1866
Place of birth	Skelmanthorpe, England
Date of death	3 January 1909(1909-01-03) (aged 42)
Place of death	Huddersfield, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarters Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) Huddersfield () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1890-93 England[1] 4 (2)

Background

Jack Dyson was born in Skelmanthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 42 in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

Jack Dyson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1890 against Scotland, in 1892 against Scotland, and in 1893 against Ireland, and Scotland.^[1]