04/10/2026
Born in Salford in 1879, Jimmy Peters was a trailblazing figure in England rugby.
As the first black man to play rugby union for England, Jimmy quickly established himself as one of the country's most exciting players and went on to earn five England caps. Today, he is rightly recognised as one of the great pioneers of English sport.
Read Jimmy's story using the link in our comments and see his cap on display inside World Rugby Museum
Image credit: World Rugby Museum, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.