Major Egan Explained

Major Egan
Full Name:James D. Egan
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1931
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

James Egan, known as Major Egan, was an Irish international rugby union player.

A fullback, Egan was capped three times for Ireland in 1931, debuting against France at Colombes. He also appeared in their win over England at Twickenham and later that year faced the touring Springboks at Lansdowne Road.[1] [2]

Egan served as an officer in the Irish Guards and was married to a member of the wealthy American Merck family.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: New Irish Rugby Back . . 21 February 1931.
  2. News: South Africa Beat Ireland . Exeter and Plymouth Gazette . 21 December 1931.
  3. News: Fitzwilliam Hotel owner seeks €3.8m for Georgian gem with historic links to titans of US and Irish industry . . 24 April 2024 . en.