Robert Dibble

Robert Dibble (15 November 1882 – 1963) was an English rugby union international who represented England from 1906 to 1912. He also captained the side in 1909 and 1912.[2]

Robert Dibble

Birth name	Robert Dibble
Date of birth	15 November 1882[1]
Place of birth	Bridgwater
Date of death	1963[2]
Place of death	Bournemouth (aged 81 years)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) . . 1911-21 Bridgwater Bridgwater & Albion RFC Newport RFC County side: Somerset () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1906–19121908  England Anglo-Welsh 223 (0) (0)

Early life

Robert Dibble was born in 1882 in Bridgwater.[2] His father was Robert Dibble (1848–1938) his mother Fanny Boon (1848–1930). Despite being illiterate, his father rose to be the respected manager of the local brickworks.

Rugby union career

Dibble played as a forward for the Bridgwater RFC rugby club and made his international debut for England on 17 March 1906 at Inverleith in the Scotland vs England match.[2]

He took part in the 1908 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia, playing three games.[2]

Of the 22 matches he played for England or the British Lions he was on the winning side on 11 occasions.[2] He played his final match for England on 16 March 1912 at Inverleith in the Scotland vs England match.[2]

References

1. Personnel Profile - Robert Dibble at Blackandambers.co.uk
2. Robert Dibble Profile on scrum.com