About Jim Cross
Born 1930. Jim Cross is an Australian rugby union player.
James Robert Cross (born 27 October 1930) is an Australian former rugby union international.
Cross was born in Sydney and attended North Sydney Boys High School.
A hooker, Cross made his first-grade debut for Northern Suburbs in 1954. The following year, with no state representative experience, he gained Wallabies selection for the tour of New Zealand. He played all three Test matches against the All Blacks, which included a win at Eden Park. These remained his only Wallabies caps and he was succeeded in the side by Jim Brown. He continued at Northern Suburbs until 1964 and finished with a club record of 169 first-grade games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Cross?
Australian rugby union player
When was Jim Cross born?
Jim Cross was born on 27 October 1930.
What is Jim Cross's occupation?
Jim Cross is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Jim Cross?
Jim Cross is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Cross (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cross. https://biography.guide/jim-cross/
MLA: "Jim Cross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-cross/.
Chicago: "Jim Cross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-cross/.
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