Henry Springmann
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Henry Springmann was a rugby union international who represented England
from 1879 to 1887.
, Edinburgh.
. In 1879 he was selected to play in the Lancashire fifteen, and went on to play for the North v. the South, and then again for England v. Scotland. This international debut was on 10 March 1879 at Edinburgh
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Shortly afterwards Springmann left for America, but returned to England in 1886. In that year he played for Lancashire v. Cheshire and Yorkshire and was once more he was selected to play for the North v. the South. Again, he was included in the English team v. Scotland, this time played at Manchester (Whalley Range) on 5 March 1887. Despite the fact that England did not win the match, Springmann was singled out for his performance and it was noted "most creditably in this great match closed his brilliant career."
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
from 1879 to 1887.
Early life
Henry Springmann was born on 1859 in Liverpool. He was educated at Craigmount SchoolCraigmount School
For the modern high school see Craigmount High School.Craigmount School was a private school originally for boys, but for most of its history for girls, in Edinburgh. It opened in 1874 and closed in 1966. In its short history, it produced a number of notable alumni.-History:Craigmount was founded...
, Edinburgh.
Rugby union career
Following his education, Springmann played for Liverpool Football ClubLiverpool St Helens F.C.
Liverpool St Helens Football Club are a rugby union team formed from the merger of Liverpool Football Club and St. Helens RUFC. The club currently plays in North 1 West....
. In 1879 he was selected to play in the Lancashire fifteen, and went on to play for the North v. the South, and then again for England v. Scotland. This international debut was on 10 March 1879 at Edinburgh
Raeburn Place
Raeburn Place is the main street of Stockbridge, Edinburgh, and the name of the playing fields there.-Rugby:The first international rugby football game was played on the playing fields at Raeburn Place on 27 March 1871 between England and Scotland. It was won by Scotland, though England got revenge...
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Shortly afterwards Springmann left for America, but returned to England in 1886. In that year he played for Lancashire v. Cheshire and Yorkshire and was once more he was selected to play for the North v. the South. Again, he was included in the English team v. Scotland, this time played at Manchester (Whalley Range) on 5 March 1887. Despite the fact that England did not win the match, Springmann was singled out for his performance and it was noted "most creditably in this great match closed his brilliant career."