Edward Bishop (10 October 1864 – 24 February 1919)Swansea RFC player profiles
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international rugby union player who played club rugby for

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and was capped once for Wales.

Rugby career

During the 1882/83 season, Bishop was part of the Llandovery College team that played against fellow Welsh college team

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. By 1888, Bishop had switched to first class rugby club Swansea, and that year he was part of the team that faced the first international touring team, the

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. Bishop was suffering with damaged ribs, but played regardless showing bravery throughout the match. At one point Bishop missed the goal from a dropkick by a matter of inches.Billot (1972), pg 19. Swansea eventually lost the game by a goal and two tries to nil. In 1889 Bishop was selected for his one and only appearance for Wales. As part of the

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, Bishop was chosen to play against Scotland at Raeburn Place under the captaincy of

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. Wales lost the match and Bishop never represented his country again.

International matches played

WalesSmith (1980), pg 463. * 1889

Bibliography

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References

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