About John Foley
Lived 1878 – 1949 (aged 70–71). John Foley was a rugby league player.
John Foley (1878 – June 1949) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Newport RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales and Welsh League XIII, and at club level for Ebbw Vale, as a forward.
Background Jack Foley was born in Brynmawr, Wales, and he died aged c. 70–71 in Brynmawr, Wales.
International honours Jack Foley won 5 caps for Wales in 1908–1911 while at Ebbw Vale 2-tries 4-points, and represented Welsh League XIII while at Merthyr Tydfil in the 14–13 victory over Australia at Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday 19 January 1909.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Foley?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was John Foley born?
John Foley was born in 1878 in Brynmawr.
When did John Foley die?
John Foley died in 1949.
What was John Foley's occupation?
John Foley was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Foley (rugby league)
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