Tony Browne (rugby union)

Antony William Browne (1929 or 1930 – 1 January 2010) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Tony Browne
Full nameAntony William Browne
Date of birth1929 or 1930
Date of death (aged 80)
SchoolRoyal School Dungannon
UniversityTrinity College Dublin
Occupation(s)Doctor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 Ireland 1 (3)

Biography

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Educated at Royal School Dungannon, Browne was an Ulster Schools representative player.[1] He played rugby at Trinity College and won selection for a 1951 home international against the Springboks. In what would be his only match for Ireland, Browne scored his team's only try, dodging past three South Africans in the process.[2]

Browne was a doctor by profession and immigrated to southern Africa.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "M'Clean is 'built close to the ground'". Belfast Telegraph. 30 October 1951.
  2. ^ "Tony Browne's great try". Northern Whig. 29 December 1951.
  3. ^ "The Passing Hour". Northern Whig. 13 September 1955.
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