About Henry Wall
Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 80). Henry Wall was an Irish rugby union player.
Henry Wall (1 December 1935 — 23 August 2016) was an Irish rugby union international.
Wall was born in Cork and educated at Castleknock College.
A number eight, Wall played his early rugby for University College Dublin while studying for a veterinary degree and captained the club for two seasons. He played provincial rugby for Munster, notably scoring a try against the touring All Blacks in 1964. The following year, Wall was called up by Ireland for the 1965 Five Nations, to replace an injured Ronnie Lamont. He was aged 28 and playing at the time for Cork club Dolphin. Capped twice, Wall debuted in Ireland's win over Scotland at Murrayfield and also played in the loss to Wales in Cardiff.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Wall?
Irish rugby union player
When was Henry Wall born?
Henry Wall was born on 1 December 1935.
When did Henry Wall die?
Henry Wall died on 23 August 2016.
What was Henry Wall's occupation?
Henry Wall was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Henry Wall?
Henry Wall was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Wall (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Wall. https://biography.guide/henry-wall-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Henry Wall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-wall-rugby-union-player/.
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