About Jack Doyle
Lived 1915 – 1998 (aged 83). Jack Doyle was a rugby union player.
John Thomas Doyle (29 May 1915 — 3 October 1998) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Rathdown, County Dublin, Doyle played his rugby for Bray and was capped once for Ireland as a wing three-quarter against Wales at Belfast. He contributed a try in an Ireland win, but didn't get any further opportunities. Other than rugby, Doyle was also a sprinter and competed in equestrian events.
Doyle became a successful bloodstock agent. He most famously selected the long-shot 1963 Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning horse Mill House for Bill Gollings.
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Who was Jack Doyle?
Irish international rugby union player
When was Jack Doyle born?
Jack Doyle was born on 29 May 1915 in Rathdown, County Dublin.
When did Jack Doyle die?
Jack Doyle died on 3 October 1998.
What was Jack Doyle's occupation?
Jack Doyle was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Doyle (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Doyle. https://biography.guide/jack-doyle-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jack Doyle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-doyle-rugby-union-player/.
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