Alfred Davenport


Alfred Davenport was a rugby union international who represented England in 1871.

Early life

Alfred Davenport was born on 5 May 1849 in Oxford. He attended Rugby School and went up to Oxford University.

Rugby union career

Davenport represented and captained the Oxford University rugby side. He made his international debut on 27 March 1871 at Edinburgh in the Scotland vs England match, that also proved to be the first ever international rugby match.