Frank Wilson (rugby union, born 1952) explained

Frank Wilson
Full Name:Francis Wilson
Birth Date:1 September 1952
Birth Place:Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1977
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Francis Wilson (born 1 September 1952) is a former Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.[1]

Wilson, born in Belfast, attended Belfast Boys' Model School and was a member of their 1971 Ulster Schools' Cup-winning side, which remains the only time the school has claimed the title.[2] Mainly a fullback, he was capped three times for Ireland, all in the 1977 Five Nations Championship.[3] He captained his club CIYMS to the 1977-78 Ulster Cup title.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Event marks proud chapter in Belfast Boys’ Model School’s sporting history . . 30 September 2021.
  2. News: Frank Wilson explains why Boys Model 1971 Schools’ Cup ‘utopia’ tops even Ulster and Ireland honours . . 6 October 2021.
  3. News: Frank joins rugby's elite . News-Letter . 1 March 1978.
  4. News: Three Cheers for CI . . 6 May 1978.