About Francis Byrne
Lived 1873 – 1949 (aged 75–76). Francis Byrne was a rugby union player.
Francis Alban Byrne (1873 – 1949) was an English international rugby union player.
Byrne was a brother of British Lions and England fullback J. F. Byrne.
A three–quarter, Byrne played for Birmingham club Moseley, Midland Counties and gained a solitary England cap, against Wales at Newport in 1897. His brother also featured in this match.
Byrne was a Warwickshire representative in golf.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Byrne?
rugby player
When was Francis Byrne born?
Francis Byrne was born in 1873.
When did Francis Byrne die?
Francis Byrne died on 23 June 1949.
What was Francis Byrne's occupation?
Francis Byrne was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Byrne (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Byrne. https://biography.guide/francis-byrne-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Francis Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-byrne-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Francis Byrne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-byrne-rugby-union-player/.
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