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Alex Kelly (rugby union)

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Alexander J. Kelly (c. 1871 – c. 1913) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.

BornAlexander J. Kelly[1]
c. 1871[1]
Diedc. 1913[1]
Position flanker[1]
Position flanker[1]
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Alex Kelly
BornAlexander J. Kelly[1]
c. 1871[1]
Diedc. 1913[1]
Rugby union career
Position flanker[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1899[1] Australia 1[1] (0[1])
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Kelly, a flanker, was born in Sydney, New South Wales and claimed one international rugby cap for Australia. His sole Test appearance was against Great Britain at Sydney on 24 June 1899, the inaugural rugby Test match played by an Australian national representative side.

Kelly appeared in the inaugural Australian rugby union team, 1899

Published references

  • Collection (1995) Gordon Bray presents The Spirit of Rugby, HarperCollins Publishers Sydney
  • Howell, Max (2005) Born to Lead – Wallaby Test Captains, Celebrity Books, Auckland NZ

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