Harry Kavanagh (rugby league) explained

Harry Kavanagh (rugby league) should not be confused with Harry Cavanough.

Harry Kavanagh
Fullname:Harry Kavanagh
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1925
Year1end:29
Appearances1:36
Tries1:15
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:45
Teama:NSW City
Yearastart:1928
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:[1]
Updated:26 March 2019

Harry Kavanagh was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played for Eastern Suburbs in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Kavanagh made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs in Round 10 1925 against Balmain at the Sydney Sports Ground. Eastern Suburbs would go on to finish second last in 1925 only 2 years after winning the premiership in 1923. The club only avoided the wooden spoon on for and against.

In 1928, Kavanagh was part of the Easts side which claimed the minor premiership and reached the grand final against Souths who were looking for their 4th premiership in a row. Kavanagh played at second-row as Easts were comprehensively beaten 26–5 in the final which was played at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 25,000 people.

Kavanagh played on in 1929 before retiring at the end of the season.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: H Kavanagh - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters. 26 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090103/https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/. dead.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  4. Web site: Great grand finals involving the Sydney Roosters. inxia.wordpress.com. 28 September 2010 .
  5. Web site: A Look Back At Premiership Success. www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023 .