Charles Payne (rugby union) explained

Charles Payne
Full Name:Charles Trevor Payne
Birth Date:18 August 1905
Birth Place:Belfast, Ireland
School:Malvern College
Position:Hooker
Repyears1:1926–30
Repcaps1:16
Reppoints1:0
Repyears2:1927

Charles Trevor Payne (18 August 1905 — 12 July 1980) was an Irish international rugby union player.[1]

Payne was born in Belfast and educated at Malvern College.[2]

A hooker, Payne was a lively player and strong scrummager. He played his rugby for Belfast club North of Ireland and from 1926 to 1930 represented Ireland, gaining a total of 16 caps. In 1927, Payne toured Argentina with the British Lions and played all four matches against the Pumas.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: C, T. Payne Almost Certain to be Unfit . . 8 March 1927.
  2. News: C. T. Payne (North of Ireland) . . 25 February 1928.
  3. Web site: #238 Charles Payne . British & Irish Lions.