About Jim Burns
Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 72). Jim Burns was a rugby union player.
James Burns (22 March 1899 – 25 July 1971) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Burns was a strong–scrummaging Cardiff forward, capped twice for Wales in 1927. He made his international debut in a win over France at Swansea and also featured against Ireland at Lansdowne Road.
A publican, Burns was at the time of his Wales caps running a public house previously owned by Jim Driscoll's widow. The boxer had been a relative of his (either a cousin or uncle, depending on the source).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Burns?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Jim Burns born?
Jim Burns was born on 22 March 1899.
When did Jim Burns die?
Jim Burns died on 25 July 1971.
What was Jim Burns's occupation?
Jim Burns was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Burns (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Burns. https://biography.guide/jim-burns-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jim Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-burns-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-burns-rugby-union-player/.
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