Tony Browne (rugby union) explained

Tony Browne
Full Name:Antony William Browne
Death Date:1 January 2010 (aged 80)
Occupation:Doctor
School:Royal School Dungannon
University:Trinity College Dublin
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1951
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:3

Antony William Browne was an Irish international rugby union player.

Educated at Royal School Dungannon, Browne was an Ulster Schools representative player.[1] He played rugby at Trinity College and won selection for a 1951 home international against the Springboks. In what would be his only match for Ireland, Browne scored his team's only try, dodging past three South Africans in the process.[2]

Browne was a doctor by profession and immigrated to southern Africa.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: M'Clean is 'built close to the ground' . . 30 October 1951.
  2. News: Tony Browne's great try . . 29 December 1951.
  3. News: The Passing Hour . Northern Whig . 13 September 1955.