About Owen Edwards
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 79). Owen Edwards was an Australian rugby union player.
Owen Fairclough Edwards (15 June 1941 – 7 January 2021) was an Australian international rugby union player.
Edwards was educated at Anglican Church of England Grammar School in Brisbane, where he coxed the 1st VIII and featured in their 1959 Great Public Schools 1st XV premiership team.
A halfback, Edwards played his senior rugby with Brisbane club GPS. He had his breakthrough year in 1961 when he made his Queensland representative debut, was a Wallabies reserve in a home Test against Fiji, then made two uncapped international appearances on a tour of South Africa, backing up Ken Catchpole.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Owen Edwards?
Australian rugby union player
When was Owen Edwards born?
Owen Edwards was born on 15 June 1941.
When did Owen Edwards die?
Owen Edwards died on 7 January 2021.
What was Owen Edwards's occupation?
Owen Edwards was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Owen Edwards?
Owen Edwards was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Owen Edwards (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Owen Edwards. https://biography.guide/owen-edwards-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Owen Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/owen-edwards-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Owen Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/owen-edwards-rugby-union-player/.
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