Maurice Mortell (born 13 March 1930) is an Irish former international rugby union player.[1]

Maurice Mortell
Date of birth(1930-03-13)13 March 1930
Place of birthBandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
SchoolPresentation Brothers College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1953–54 Ireland 9 (15)

Mortell was born in Bandon, County Cork, and educated at Presentation Brothers College.[2]

A speed winger, Mortell was an Ireland player in 1953 and 1954, gaining nine caps. He scored five tries for Ireland, managing a try in each of his first three internationals during the 1953 Five Nations.[3]

Mortell two won Leinster Senior Cups playing with Bective Rangers, a club his son Maurice Jr later captained.[4]

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  1. ^ "Congratulations for Rugby Player". Wicklow People. 21 February 1953.
  2. ^ "Former Bray Pres pupils enjoy annual dinner". Irish Independent. 17 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Cliff Morgan: One of sport's great entertainers". The Irish Times. 30 August 2013.
  4. ^ Hodkinson, Ger. "Maurice Mortell (Int No. 611)". Dolphin RFC.
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