Full name John Morton Dykes Notable relative(s) William Dykes, brother | ||
Date of birth (1877-08-15)15 August 1877 Date of death 12 October 1955(1955-10-12) Died 12 October 1955, Bearsden, United Kingdom | ||
John Dykes (15 August 1877 - 12 October 1955) was a Scottish rugby union international who represented Scotland in the 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902 Home Nations Championships.
He was born to parents James Dykes and Janet Wilson Murray aka 'Jessie' and had 2 brothers, William and Alexander; and 2 sisters, Agnes and Jessie. His brother William Dykes also played rugby union for Clydesdale and Glasgow District.
John played as a forward for Clydesdale RFC before moving to London Scottish and Glasgow HSFP; and also represented Glasgow District. He played in the 7 December 1901 inter-city match against Edinburgh District. Edinburgh won the match 9-3.
He played for the Scottish international rugby union side a total of 10 times, making his debut against Ireland on the 18 February 1898 in Belfast. Scotland won the match 8-0; by 2 tries and a conversion. His last match was against England in 15 March 1902 at Inverleith.