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Michael Bradley

1897 – 1951

Rugby union player

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About Michael Bradley

Lived 1897 – 1951 (aged 53). Michael Bradley was an Irish rugby union player.

Michael James Bradley (16 October 1897 – 14 July 1951) was an Irish rugby union player who played in the prop position. Bradley played club rugby with Dolphin RFC, was capped 19 times for Ireland, and was a member of the British Isles team that toured in 1924.

International career

Bradley obtained his first cap for Ireland on 13 March 1920 against Wales. In 1924, he toured with a combined British Isles team in South Africa, and although didn't feature in any of the test matches, he played in a total of 13 games against other opposition during the tour. In 1926, Bradley played in all four Ireland matches during the Five Nations tournament where Ireland were joint champions. He also featured during two matches in Ireland's 1927 Five Nations tournament, where Ireland were again joint champions. His final appearance for Ireland came in that tournament against Wales on 12 March 1927.

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Michael James Bradley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Bradley?

rugby union player (1897–1951)

When was Michael Bradley born?

Michael Bradley was born on 16 October 1897 in Cork.

When did Michael Bradley die?

Michael Bradley died on 14 July 1951 in Cork.

What was Michael Bradley's occupation?

Michael Bradley was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Michael Bradley?

Michael Bradley was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Bradley

· Wikidata: Q3308048

· DBpedia: Michael Bradley (rugby union, born 1897)

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