Clive Churchill
Rugby league player and coach
Born
January 21st, 1927
98 years ago
Died
August 9th, 1985
39 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Held a prominent role in Australian rugby league as a player and coach. Played as a fullback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and represented New South Wales and Australia at the national level. Led South Sydney to several premierships during his playing career. Transitioned to coaching and guided the Rabbitohs to more championships, earning a reputation as a key figure in the sport. His contributions to rugby league were widely recognized and celebrated in Australia.
Won four NSWRFL premierships with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Coached South Sydney to premierships in the 1960s
Inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame
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