Paul Tierney (rugby league)

Paul William Tierney (1919–1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership.

Paul Tierney
Personal information
Full namePaul William Tierney
Born1919
Died1973
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1943–49 Eastern Suburbs 64 33 0 0 99
Source: [1]
As of 19 March 2019

Playing career

edit

An Australian former serviceman, Tierney played over 60 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1943–49). A centre, Tierney was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that defeated Balmain in the 1945 premiership decider.[2]

Death

edit

Tierney died in 1973.

References

edit
  1. ^ "Paul Tierney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson