About Laurie Johnson
Lived 1927 – 2009 (aged 81). Laurie Johnson was an Australian rugby union player.
Laurence Wilfred Johnson (1 August 1927 – 6 February 2009) was an Australian international rugby union player.
Johnson was a three quarter, mostly utilised on a wing, but could also play fullback. He played his rugby in Melbourne for the Navy club, which he served as captain. In 1952, Johnson represented the Wallabies on their tour of New Zealand, where he made three uncapped appearances. He also earned representative honours for Australian Combined Services, United Services and Victoria, representing the latter against the 1957 All Blacks and 1959 British Lions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Laurie Johnson?
Australian rugby union player
When was Laurie Johnson born?
Laurie Johnson was born on 1 August 1927.
When did Laurie Johnson die?
Laurie Johnson died on 6 February 2009.
What was Laurie Johnson's occupation?
Laurie Johnson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Laurie Johnson?
Laurie Johnson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Laurie Johnson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurie Johnson. https://biography.guide/laurie-johnson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Laurie Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurie-johnson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Laurie Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laurie-johnson-rugby-union-player/.
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