William Gaffikin

William Gaffikin (31 July 1853 — 17 July 1939) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Raised in Belfast, Gaffikin was the youngest son of local councillor and linen merchant Thomas Gaffin. He attended the Royal Belfast Academical Institution and was a rugby player in his youth, gaining an Ireland cap in the team's first ever international match in 1875, against England at The Oval.

Gaffikin went into the linen trade and became head of his father's company.

See also List of Ireland national rugby union players

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