Noel McGrath (rugby player)
For other people of the same name, see Noel McGrath.
| Full name | Noel Fitzgerald McGrath | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 February 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Wakefield, England | ||
| Date of death | 15 August 1974 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Weymouth, England | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| 1926-1931 1931-? ?-1934? |
Wakefield Headingley London Irish | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1934 | Ireland | 1 | (0) |
Noel Fitzgerald McGrath was an Irish rugby union international who played once for Ireland during the 1933/34 season.[1]
He was the eldest son of Sir Charles McGrath of Stanley Grange,[2] Wakefield RFC and was educated at Stoneyhurst College, Leeds University and Oxford University where he gained a blue.[3]
He played his club rugby for Wakefield, Headingley and London Irish[4] and played 16 times for Yorkshire.
He made his only international appearance for Ireland in their 13-0 defeat to Wales at Swansea on 10 March 1934.
The Wakefield Express described him
"Stong, dashing player who goes in search of work and never appears to tire" [5]
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