John Synge (rugby union)

John Samuel Synge (12 July 1906 — 26 August 1982) was an Irish international rugby union player.[1]

John Synge
Full nameJohn Samuel Synge
Date of birth(1906-07-12)12 July 1906
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Date of death26 August 1982(1982-08-26) (aged 76)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing-forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1929 Ireland 1 (0)

Synge, born in Dublin, was educated at St Columba's College and Clare College, Cambridge.[2]

A Cambridge rugby blue, Synge was a robust forward who was at his best on the loose and gained his only Ireland cap as a wing-forward, deputing for Charles Payne against Scotland at Lansdowne Road in 1929.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Roundwood and Rugby". Wicklow People. 2 March 1929.
  2. ^ "Brighter Hopes For Ireland Against Scotland". Daily Express. 21 February 1929.
  3. ^ ""Blue" Fills Vacancy". Leeds Mercury. 21 February 1929.
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