Charles Elliot Allen
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Charles Elliot Allen (14 October 1880 – 15 January 1966) was an Irish rugby union forward.[1] Sometimes known as Ellie Allen,[2] he played 21 matches for the Irish national team,[3] and captained the team on several occasions.[4][5][6] His parents were from Derry,[7] and he played club rugby with Derry RFC.[1][8]
His older brother, G. G. Allen, also played international rugby with Ireland and was part of the squad that won the 1899 Triple Crown.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ireland Beat Wales". New Zealand Herald. Vol. XLIII, no. 13169. 5 May 1906. p. 8. Retrieved 7 December 2024 – via paperspast.natlib.govt.nz.
The teams were [..] forwards [..] C. E. Allen (Derry)
- ^ "ESPN Profile - Ellie Allen / Charles Elliot Allen". espn.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Ireland Squad - Ellie Allen". irishrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Irish Captain Cannot Plan". Morning Leader. 8 February 1907. p. 6. Retrieved 7 December 2024 – via britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk.
For the Rugby International between Ireland and England next Saturday at Dublin, C. E. Allen has declared his inability to play. The Irish captain's loss will be felt
- ^ "The New Zealand Footballers. The Second International Match". Lyttelton Times. Vol. CXV, no. 13952. Canterbury, New Zealand. 8 January 1906. p. Page 5. Retrieved 7 December 2024 – via paperspast.natlib.govt.nz.
- ^ "1904–05 Season – "Invincibles" – The story of Swansea RFC in the 1904–05 season". swansearfc.co.uk.
The Irish team [was] captained by C. E. Allen
- ^ "50 Years Ago - Irish Victory". Derry Journal. 12 March 1956. p. 4. Retrieved 8 December 2024 – via britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk.
The Irish captain, C. E. Allen, is a son of Captain and Mrs. Allen; Derry citizens of worthy connection
- ^ "Derry F.C." Northern Whig. 22 April 1903 – via britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk.
C. E. Allen represented his province, and also played for Ireland against Scotland and Wales
- ^ "Mr G. G. Allen". Belfast News-Letter. 7 January 1949 – via britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk.
Mr. G. G. Allen [..] was a member of the Rugby team that won the Triple Crown for Ireland in 1899 [..] His younger brother, C. E. Allen (Derry City), was one of the best forwards Ireland ever produced and played in a score of internationals
External links
[edit]- Charles Elliot Allen at ESPNscrum
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