About Bruce Neale
Lived 1923 – 1996 (aged 72). Bruce Neale was a rugby union player.
Bruce Alan Neale (15 September 1923 – 28 January 1996) was an English international rugby union player.
Neale was born in Chelsea and educated at Emanuel School.
A Rosslyn Park player, Neale was a late addition to the final England trial prior to the 1951 Five Nations and won a place in the tournament opener against Wales. He didn't get to play Wales after breaking his nose in an Army match, but featured in the remaining three fixtures, utilised as a lock.
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Who was Bruce Neale?
rugby player
When was Bruce Neale born?
Bruce Neale was born on 15 September 1923.
When did Bruce Neale die?
Bruce Neale died on 28 January 1996.
What was Bruce Neale's occupation?
Bruce Neale was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Neale. https://biography.guide/bruce-neale/
MLA: "Bruce Neale." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-neale/.
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