Samuel Roberts (rugby)


Samuel "Sam" Roberts was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton, as a fullback, i.e. number 15. Roberts represented England in the years before Swinton changed football codes to rugby league.

Playing career

International honours

Sam Roberts won caps for England while at Swinton in 1887 against Wales, and Ireland.