Arthur Boucher

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name = Arthur Boucher


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birthname = Arthur William Boucher
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placeofbirth = Gobowen, England [ [http://www.blackandambers.co.uk/Personnel.aspx?pr=106316 Newport RFC player profiles] ]
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placeofdeath = Dinas Powis, Wales
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ru_position = Forward
ru_amateuryears = 1889–1899
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ru_amateurclubs = Newport RFC
Barbarian F.C.
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Arthur Boucher (29 June, 1870–25 April, 1948) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Newport. Boucher was an adaptable player, who although selected mainly as a forward, often played at centre. He was strong, quick for his position and passed well on the run. He was often noted for his kicking skills and kicked several drop goals each season even as a forward.Thomas (1979), pg 17.] Boucher was one of the last great all-round Welsh players before positional specialisation was adopted. Boucher played for the invitational Barbarians and became their club secretary between 1894 and 1899.

Born in Gobowen in England, Boucher moved to Wales while still young. He joined Newport during the 1889/90 season and in the following decade he captained them over three seasons. Boucher was part of Newport's invincible 1891/92 season alongside the legendary Arthur Gould, though Boucher actually played more games.

Boucher was first selected to play for Wales on 2 January, 1892 against England. The Welsh team were beaten soundly, and failed to win any of the games in that season's Championship. The next season Boucher played his role in winning Wales's very first Triple Crown, and by 1897 he had collected 13 caps. In his final game for Wales against England, Boucher scored his first and only try for his country, and due to the Gould Affair Wales played no further games that season.

"International matches played"Smith (1980), pg 463.]
* 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897
* 1892, 1893, 1895, 1896
* 1892, 1893, 1895

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