| Full name | Robert Bell Walkington | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 8 August 1854 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 22 July 1916 (aged 61) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Belfast, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Dolway Walkington (brother) | ||||||||||||||||
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Robert Bell Walkington (8 August 1854 – 22 July 1916) was an Irish international rugby union player.
The son of a doctor, Walkington was born in Mobile, Alabama.[1]
Walkington was the Ireland fullback for their inaugural international, against England at The Oval in 1875. He was the first Ireland player to reach 10 caps and in 1878 was team captain. His brother Dolway Walkington also represented Ireland.[2]
A linen manufacturer, Walkington was a prominent figure in Belfast and known for his philanthropic endeavors. He was a member of the Belfast Harbour Board and served on the Board of Management of Royal Victoria Hospital.[3]