Alan Dixon Roberts (5 December 1887 – 1 September 1940) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Roberts played his rugby for the city's Northern Football Club. He was a Northumberland representative player and gained eight England caps as a wing three-quarter. After a two-try performance in the final trial, Roberts made his debut against Wales in a 1911 Five Nations match at Swansea, where he was again amongst the try scorers. He continued to play for England until 1914.
Roberts served as a captain with the Royal Fusiliers during World War I and in 1918 was awarded the Military Cross for showing "coolness and initiative" in leading his platoon under heavy bombardment.
See also List of England national rugby union players
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