Denis O'Callaghan (rugby league)

Denis O'Callaghan was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He started out in rugby union and was on the 1966–67 tour of Britain, Ireland and France with the Wallabies.[2]

Denis O'Callaghan
Personal information
Full nameDenis Aloysius O'Callaghan
BornMay 29, 1939
Nyngan, New South Wales
DiedMay 22, 2017(2017-05-22) (aged 77)
Tamworth, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionCentre, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1968–69 St. George 15 3 0 0 9
Source: [1]

O'Callagan played two seasons at St. George between 1968 and 1969. He was a utility player that often switched from the back row to the centres during his career.[3]

Death edit

O'Callaghan died on May 22, 2017, at Tamworth, New South Wales.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Denis O'Callaghan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Denis Aloysius O'Callaghan". classicwallabies.com.au.
  3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
  4. ^ Northern Daily Leader (Tamworth) Death Notice 27/5/2014