About Ernest Currie
Lived 1875 – 1932 (aged 57). Ernest Currie was a New Zealand and Australian cricketer and rugby union player.
Rugby union career Currie, a scrum-half, claimed one international rugby cap for Australia. He played against Great Britain, at Brisbane, on 22 July 1899, the second ever Test match played by an Australian national side. His performance in that match was noted as "excellent" by the press.
Personal life Currie worked as a clerk. He and his wife Annie had a son and two daughters. He died at Randwick in 1932 aged 59.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Currie?
Australian rugby union player (1875-1932)
When was Ernest Currie born?
Ernest Currie was born on 9 April 1875 in Dunedin.
When did Ernest Currie die?
Ernest Currie died on 23 October 1932 in Randwick.
What was Ernest Currie's occupation?
Ernest Currie was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernest Currie?
Ernest Currie was New Zealand and Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Currie. https://biography.guide/ernest-currie/
MLA: "Ernest Currie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-currie/.
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