Colin Greenwood
South African rugby union footballer, and rugby league footballer and coach
About Colin Greenwood
Lived 1936 – 1998 (aged 62). Colin Greenwood was a South African rugby union player and rugby league player.
Colin "Col" Marius Greenwood (25 January 1936 – 3 October 1998) was a South African dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, and coached rugby league in the 1960s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for South Africa, at provincial level for Western Province, and at club level for Noordelikes (Northerns), as a centre,
County Cup Final appearances Col Greenwood played in Wakefield Trinity's 19–9 victory over Leeds in the 1961 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1961–62 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 11 November 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Greenwood?
South African rugby union footballer, and rugby league footballer and coach
When was Colin Greenwood born?
Colin Greenwood was born on 25 January 1936 in Cape Town.
When did Colin Greenwood die?
Colin Greenwood died on 3 October 1998 in George.
What was Colin Greenwood's occupation?
Colin Greenwood was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was Colin Greenwood?
Colin Greenwood was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Greenwood (rugby)
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