Cyril Brownlie Sent Off, at Twickenham in 1925. The New Zealander is dismissed for foul play in the Invincibles victory over England. | |||
Full name | Cyril James Brownlie | ||
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Date of birth | 6 August 1895 | ||
Place of birth | Whanganui | ||
Date of death | May 7, 1954 | (aged 58)||
Place of death | Wairoa | ||
Height | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 95 kg (210 lb) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Loose Forward | ||
Amateur clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | ||
Hastings | |||
Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
Hawkes Bay | |||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
1924–1925 | New Zealand | 31 | (33) |
Cyril Brownlie (1895–1954) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Along with his brothers Maurice and Laurence he represented the country during the 1920s. Cyril Brownlie played 31 matches for the All Blacks, scoring 11 tries. These matches included three tests during The Invincibles tour of 1924–25. Cyril was the first player to be sent off in an international in 1925, playing England during The Invincibles tour.
Brownlie represented Hawkes Bay at a provincial level, playing as a loose forward.