Paul Tierney (rugby league)

Paul William Tierney (1919-1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership.

A former Australian serviceman, Tierney played over 60 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1943–49). A centre, Tierney was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that defeated Balmain in the 1945 premiership decider.

Tierney died in 1973.

References

The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson

Eastern Suburbs squad - 1945 NSWRFL Premiers (9th title)

1. Ray Pratt 2. Lionel Cooper 3. Paul Tierney 4. Johnny Hunter 5. Ken Foster 6. Wally O'Connell 7. Sel Lisle 8. Ray Stehr (Ca./Co.) 9. George Watt 10. Jack Arnold 11. Bert Rollason 12. Sid Hobson 13. Dick Dunn Coach: Arthur Halloway