Chris O'Brien (rugby)

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Chris O'Brien
Personal information
Full nameChristopher O'Brien
Born (1950-11-16) 16 November 1950 (age 74)
Newtown, Cardiff, Wales
Playing information
Rugby union
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
≤1972–72 Fairwater RFC
Rugby league
Position Fullback, Wing, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1972–80 Oldham 109191059
1981–≥84 Cardiff City Blue Dragons
Total109191059
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1984 Wales 1
Source: [1]

Christopher O'Brien (born 16 November 1950 [2] ) is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Fairwater RFC (see Rugby in Cardiff), and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Oldham and Cardiff City Blue Dragons, as a fullback or wing, and later as a second-row. [1] [3] [4]

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Background

O'Brien was born in Newtown, Cardiff, Wales.

International honours

Chris O'Brien won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Cardiff City (Bridgend) Blue Dragons in the 9–28 defeat by England on Sunday 14 October 1984 at Eugene Cross Park, Ebbw Vale. [1]

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References

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