Frank Wilson (rugby union, born 1952)

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

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

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]

See also

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.
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