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Paul Tierney (rugby league)

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Paul Tierney
Personal information
Full namePaul William Tierney
Born1919
Died1973
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1943–49 Eastern Suburbs 64 33 0 0 99
Source: [1]
As of 19 March 2019

Paul William Tierney (1919–1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership.

Playing career

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An Australian former serviceman, Tierney played over 60 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1943–49). A centre, Tierney was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that defeated Balmain in the 1945 premiership decider.[2]

Death

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Tierney died in 1973.

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Tierney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson