William Meaburn Tatham (30 July 1862 – 18 October 1938) was an English international rugby union player.

Born in Norfolk, Tatham was educated at Marlborough College and Brasenose College, Oxford.[1]

Tatham, a forward, was capped seven times for England from 1882 to 1884. He captained Oxford University to an unbeaten season in 1884–85 and also competed for the Marlborough Nomads.[2] In addition to rugby, Tatham also featured at the Wimbledon Championships, and played for Folkestone FC in the FA Cup.[3]

A member of the clergy, Tatham served as a chaplain in the Second Boer War and was vicar of Cantley for 46 years.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938)". saxonlodge.net.
  2. ^ "A Famous Club To Be Disbanded". The Journal. 19 January 1911.
  3. ^ "Lawn Tennis". The Times. 9 July 1882.
  4. ^ "The Rev. William Tatham". Lynn Advertiser. 21 October 1938.
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