Background
His father was notable architect Thomas Lockwood.
His father was notable architect Thomas Lockwood.
Lockwood also played regional rugby for both Cheshire and Middlesex. Lockwood began his rugby career playing in England, and represented both Richmond and Birkenhead Park, the later of which he captained. On moving to Wales, Lockwood joined first class Welsh team, Newport.
While playing for Newport, Lockwood was selected to represent the Welsh team, playing three games for the country, all during the 1887 Home Nations Championship.
Lockwood was reselected for the match against Scotland, which saw Wales thoroughly beaten. Scotland running in 14 tries without reply.
In his final international match Wales beat Ireland at Birkenhead Park. In 1889, Lockwood was back in England and was part of the Middlesex County team who faced the first international touring side, the New Zealand Natives.
Lockwood played the New Zealanders a second time, but on this occasion he represented London Welsh.
The game was played at the Athletic Ground in Richmond, with the Māoris winning 2-1, the Welsh try coming from future Wales international Abel Davies. International matches played
Wales
England 1887
Ireland 1887
Scotland 1887.