About Basil Maclear
Lived 1881 – 1915 (aged 34). Basil Maclear was a British cricketer and rugby union player.
Career
Maclear played his first international game on 11 February 1905 against England, a game which Ireland won 17–3. He scored four tries and three conversions during his eleven international games for Ireland. In the match against New Zealand on their 1905 tour, he was captain of Munster, which ended up losing 33–0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Basil Maclear?
Ireland international rugby union footballer
When was Basil Maclear born?
Basil Maclear was born on 7 April 1881 in Portsmouth.
When did Basil Maclear die?
Basil Maclear died on 26 May 1915 in Ypres.
What was Basil Maclear's occupation?
Basil Maclear was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Basil Maclear?
Basil Maclear was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Basil Maclear. https://biography.guide/basil-maclear/
MLA: "Basil Maclear." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/basil-maclear/.
Chicago: "Basil Maclear." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/basil-maclear/.
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