Charles Payne (rugby union)

Charles Trevor Payne (18 August 1905 — 12 July 1980) was an Irish international rugby union player.[1]

Charles Payne
Full nameCharles Trevor Payne
Date of birth(1905-08-18)18 August 1905
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
Date of death12 July 1980(1980-07-12) (aged 74)
SchoolMalvern College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1926–30 Ireland 16 (0)
1927 British Lions

Payne was born in Belfast and educated at Malvern College.[2]

A hooker, Payne was a lively player and strong scrummager. He played his rugby for Belfast club North of Ireland and from 1926 to 1930 represented Ireland, gaining a total of 16 caps. In 1927, Payne toured Argentina with the British Lions and played all four matches against the Pumas.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "C, T. Payne Almost Certain to be Unfit". Northern Whig. 8 March 1927.
  2. ^ "C. T. Payne (North of Ireland)". Belfast News-Letter. 25 February 1928.
  3. ^ "#238 Charles Payne". British & Irish Lions.
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