Walter Bumby (born 26 October 1860[1] – fourth ¼ 1936[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s.
[3] Walter Bumby first played rugby for his local club in his home town of Pendlebury as a three-quarter back in 1879.
During the 1882 season he was switched to the half back and his success in that position saw the club adopt him behind the scrimmage from that point on.
[3] Despite his success at club level, he found it difficult to break into the county team, and during the 1883/84 season he was the first choice reserve on four occasions, though never receiving a call-up.
[3] In 1888 Bumby was invited to join the British Isles tour of New Zealand and Australia.