Francis Young (rugby union)

Francis Beresford Young (10 October 1871 – 2 November 1946) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Young represented Wellington at a provincial level. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, against the touring Queensland team in 1896.[2]

Francis Young
Birth nameFrancis Beresford Young
Date of birth(1871-10-10)10 October 1871
Place of birthGlenorchy, Tasmania, Australia
Date of death2 November 1946(1946-11-02) (aged 75)
Place of deathWellington, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1894–97 Wellington ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1896 New Zealand 0 (0)

During World War I, Young served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force from 1917 to 1919, and saw active service in France. He was wounded in action in April 1918 and subsequently classified as physically unfit for war service.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Young, Francis Beresford - WW1 53553 - Army". Archives New Zealand. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Frank Young". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 October 2015.