Charles Payne (rugby union)

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

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

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

  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.