About Bill Brown
Born 1943. Bill Brown is a rugby union player.
William James Brown (born 19 August 1943) is a former Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.
Born in Belfast, Brown was a winger for Malone and Ulster, capped four times for Ireland in 1970. He debuted in Ireland's draw against the Springboks at Lansdowne Road and featured in three Five Nations fixtures, missing only the England match. Later in the year, he toured Argentina with the national team and suffered a broken leg in a tour match.
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Who is Bill Brown?
rugby player
When was Bill Brown born?
Bill Brown was born on 19 August 1943.
What is Bill Brown's occupation?
Bill Brown is a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Brown (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Brown. https://biography.guide/bill-brown-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Bill Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-brown-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-brown-rugby-union-player/.
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