Bob Stirling

Robert Victor Stirling (1919–1991) was an English rugby union player. He represented England from 1951 to 1954.[1] He also captained his country.[1]

Bob Stirling
Birth nameRobert Victor Stirling
Date of birth4 September 1919
Place of birthLichfield, Staffordshire
Date of death15 January 1991(1991-01-15) (aged 71)
Place of deathHalton, Buckinghamshire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1948-1953 Leicester 75 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951-1954 England 18 (Pts:3;
Tries:1)

Rugby union career

Stirling made his international debut on 20 January 1951 at St Helen's, Swansea in the Wales vs England match.[1] Of the 18 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 10 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 10 April 1954 at Colombes in the France vs England match.[1]

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