About Brian Wright
Born 1935. Brian Wright is an Australian rugby league player.
Brian Wright is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played for South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership competition.
Wright began his New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) career with South Sydney in 1957 making 15 first grade appearances with that club. In 1960 the forward joined Eastern Suburbs, playing 29 matches in his two years at that club.
Wright was a member of the Easts side that went down to St George in the 1960 Grand Final. He is one of only a handful of players to be sent off in a Grand Final after Wright and St George's forward, Kevin Ryan, were dismissed for fighting midway through the second half of the match.
Career playing statistics
Point scoring summary Games Tries Goals F/G Points 42 12 - - 36
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Brian Wright?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Brian Wright born?
Brian Wright was born on 28 February 1935 in Sydney.
What is Brian Wright's occupation?
Brian Wright is a rugby league player.
What nationality is Brian Wright?
Brian Wright is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Wright (rugby league)
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MLA: "Brian Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-wright/.
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