Kevin O'Brien (rugby league)

Kevin O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Kevin O'Brien
Nickname Obie
Born 1932
 Australia
Playing information
Position Centre / Versatile back
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1954–58 St George Dragons 65 38 17 0 148
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1956 New South Wales 3 2 0 0 6
1956–57 Australia Tour
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

Kevin O'Brien was an Australian rugby league player in the 1950s. He was a premiership winning centre with the St George Dragons, made state representative appearances and toured with the Australian national side in 1956-57.

Career

Kevin O'Brien played five seasons with the St. George Dragons between 1954-1958. He won a premiership with St. George Dragons, playing alongside Merv Lees in the 1956 Grand Final. He also represented New South Wales in two appearances in 1956, and was selected to tour England with the 1956-57 Kangaroo Tour. He played in 11 matches on tour, but no Tests. He was able to play at wing, fullback, centre and five-eighth. He is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No. 326.[1] He retired at the conclusion of the 1958 season.[2]

Accolades

Kevin O'Brien was a foundation member of the Penshurst R.S.L. junior rugby league football club, and the Kevin "Obie" O'Brien Award is awarded to members of the Penshurst R.S.L. Club to recognise service beyond life membership. [3]

References

  1. ARL Annual Report, page 54
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. Penshurst RSL website: http://www.penshurstfooty.org/history
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