Emmanuel Iguiniz

Emmanuel François Iguiniz (9 December 1889 – 20 September 1914) was a rugby union player, who represented France in one match. He was killed in action in the First World War.[1]

His only appearance for France was on 13 April 1914 against England at Colombes, Paris, France.[2] The English, led by Ronnie Palmer won the game 13–39, Palmer contributing four tries.[3] It was the last international game of rugby played in Europe before the start of the First World War.[4]

References
  1. McCrery 2014, p. 96.
  2. Emmanuel Iguiniz at ESPNscrum
  3. http://en.espn.co.uk/france/rugby/match/19192.html
  4. Sewell 1919, pp. 142-143.

Bibliography
  • McCrery, Nigel (2014). Into Touch: Rugby Internationals Killed in the Great War. Pen and Sword. ISBN 1473833213.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Sewell, Edward Humphrey Dalrymple (1919). The Rugby Football Internationals Roll of Honour. London, Edinburgh: T. C. & E. C. Jack.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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