Joe Mills (rugby)

For other people with the same name, see Joseph Mills.
Joseph Mills
Personal information
Full name Joseph Mills
Nickname Joe
Playing information
Rugby union
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1875–91 Swinton
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≥1875–≤91 Lancashire
Rugby league
Source: espnscrum.com

Joseph "Joe" Mills was a rugby union footballer of the 1870s, '80s and '90s, playing at representative level for Lancashire (Captain), and at club level for Swinton (Captain).[1] Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Swinton were a rugby union club.

Playing career

County honours

Joe Mills won caps for Lancashire (Captain) while at Swinton, he was selected for The North of England versus The South of England, and he was twice named a reserve for England.

Outside of rugby

Joe Mills was the landlord of The Bull's Head pub Chorley Road, Swinton.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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