Des Torrens Explained

Des Torrens
Full Name:John Desmond Torrens
Birth Date:10 March 1915
Birth Place:Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
Death Place:Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1938–39
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:3

John Desmond Torrens (10 March 1915 — 8 July 1981) was an Irish international rugby union player.

A native of Ennis, Torrens played for Limerick club UL Bohemians and Liskeard in Cornwall.[1] [2]

Torrens was primarily an out-half but gained his four Ireland caps as a centre.[3] He made his debut against Wales in 1938 and made three appearances the following year, scoring a try in their win over Scotland.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Lewis . Simon . Rugby connections run deep at Lahinch . . 3 July 2019 . en.
  2. News: Rugby . Cornwall Guardian . 27 January 1938.
  3. News: Liskeard Distinction . . 2 March 1938.
  4. News: Ireland Improve, But Lose . . 14 March 1938.