James Cantion

British rugby player

James Cantion was a London Irish rugby union player.[1]

Olympics

In 1900 he was a member of the Moseley Wanderers RFC who represented Great Britain & Ireland in the 1900 Olympic Games.

Britain was one of three teams to compete in the first Olympic rugby games. Britain lost its only game, against France.[2] The game against Germany was cancelled due to travel plans.

References

  1. ^ "James Cantion". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ^ "James Cantion Biography and Olympic Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2010. Sports Reference

External links

  • James Cantion at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • James Cantion at Team GBEdit on Wikidata


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