Jack Russell (rugby union) explained

Jack Russell
Full Name:John Russell
Birth Date:30 June 1909
Birth Place:Queenstown, Co. Cork, Ireland
Death Place:Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland
Occupation:Medical doctor
University:University College Cork
Position:Lock
Repyears1:1931–37
Repcaps1:19
Reppoints1:6

John Russell (30 June 1909 — 13 May 1977) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Born in Queenstown, County Cork, Russell was a second row forward, capped 19 times for Ireland during the 1930s, appearing in six Home Nations campaigns and a match against the Springboks.[1]

Russell obtained a medicine degree from University College Cork.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Back To The Cup . . 9 February 1938.
  2. News: Loss To Rugby . Nottingham and Midland Catholic News . 13 February 1932.