Chris Handy (born 28 March 1950) is a former rugby union football player, having played prop for both the Australia and Queensland. He played six internationals for Australia between 1978 and 1980.[1]

Chris Handy
Birth nameChristopher Bernard Handy
Date of birth (1950-03-28) 28 March 1950 (age 74)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Brothers Old Boys ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Queensland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1978-80 Australia 6 (-)

Handy was educated at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace in Brisbane where he played in the school first XV. After he left school he played his club rugby for Brothers Old Boys.[2]

After his playing career finished Handy worked as a publican as well as a rugby union colour commentator and analyst for various television networks.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Handy - Australia". ESPN. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Chris "Buddha" Handy". Gregory Terrace Old Boys Association. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  3. ^ Bruce, Mike (16 October 2011). "Wallaby legend Chris 'Buddha' Handy in a battle with the black dog". Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 10 November 2019.