Dudley Higgins

James Arthur Dudley Higgins, known as Dudley Higgins, (20 May 1920 – 30 December 1999) was an Irish international rugby union player and administrator. He played club rugby for Civil Service Rugby Club and the Ireland national rugby union team as a fullback. He served as president of Ulster Rugby and multiple terms as president of the Irish Rugby Football Union. During the 40s, he also played provincial rugby for Ulster. During this time, he was called up to play for the Ireland national rugby union team, making his debut against Scotland in 1947. He was a part of Ireland's successful 1948 Five Nations Championship where Ireland won their first Grand Slam, missing only the game against England and earning the last of his six international caps in the process.

After retiring from playing, Higgins became the president of the Ulster branch of the IRFU in 1960.

Higgins died on 30 December 1999, being survived by his two children.