About John Burgess
Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 86). John Burgess was a rugby union player.
John Hume Burges (26 October 1928 – 14 January 2015) was an Irish rugby union player who played in the scrum-half position. He was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead and was capped twice for Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Burgess?
Irish rugby union player (1928-2015)
When was John Burgess born?
John Burgess was born on 26 October 1928 in Tipperary.
When did John Burgess die?
John Burgess died on 14 January 2015.
What was John Burgess's occupation?
John Burgess was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Burgess (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Burgess. https://biography.guide/john-burgess-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Burgess." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-burgess-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Burgess." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-burgess-rugby-union-player/.
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