Frank Wilson (rugby union, born 1952)

Frank Wilson
Full nameFrancis Wilson
Date of birth (1952-09-01) 1 September 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1977 Ireland 3 (0)

Francis Wilson (born 1 September 1952) is a former Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.[1]

Wilson, born in Belfast, attended Belfast Boys' Model School and was a member of their 1971 Ulster Schools' Cup-winning side, which remains the only time the school has claimed the title.[2] Mainly a fullback, he was capped three times for Ireland, all in the 1977 Five Nations Championship.[3] He captained his club CIYMS to the 1977-78 Ulster Cup title.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "Event marks proud chapter in Belfast Boys' Model School's sporting history". News Letter. 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Frank Wilson explains why Boys Model 1971 Schools' Cup 'utopia' tops even Ulster and Ireland honours". Belfast Telegraph. 6 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Frank joins rugby's elite". News-Letter. 1 March 1978.
  4. ^ "Three Cheers for CI". Ireland's Saturday Night. 6 May 1978.