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Freddie French

1911 – 1989

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Freddie French

Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 78). Freddie French was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.

Frederick Thomas James French (17 April 1911 – 2 May 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played rugby union for the Sydenham club in Christchurch, before changing codes and travelling to England where he played rugby league for Warrington and Barrow, as a or .

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances French played , and scored a goal in Barrow's 4–7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley, London on Saturday 7 May 1938.

County Cup Final appearances French played , and kicked two conversions in Barrow's 4–8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 23 October 1937.

Club career French played in Warrington's 30–9 victory over Leigh on 30 November 1935, in his only match for Warrington.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Freddie French?

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Freddie French born?

Freddie French was born on 17 April 1911 in New Zealand.

When did Freddie French die?

Freddie French died on 2 May 1989.

What was Freddie French's occupation?

Freddie French was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Freddie French?

Freddie French was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Freddie French

· Wikidata: Q16197787

· DBpedia: Freddie French

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