Joe Mills (rugby union)

Joseph Mills (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. He played 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.

For the English footballer, born 1895, see Joe Mills (footballer). For the English footballer, born 1989, see Joseph Mills (footballer).

Joseph Mills
Full nameJoseph Mills
Date of birthunknown
Date of deathunknown
Rugby union career
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1875-91 Swinton ()
– Lancashire ()

Playing career

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 on 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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