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
Date of death15 January 1991
Place of deathHalton (aged 71 years 133 days)
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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