Dennis Brown (rugby league)


Dennis Brown, also known by the nickname of "Brown Bomber", is a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played rugby union for Cardiff Schoolboys , and the Royal Marines, as a Wing, and representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Widnes, as a, i.e. number 2 or 5. Dennis Brown served in the Royal Marines.

Playing career

International honours

Dennis Brown won a cap for Wales while at Widnes in 1969.

County Cup Final appearances

Dennis Brown played, i.e. number 2, in Widnes 8-15 defeat by Wigan in the 1971 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1970–71 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 August 1971.

Club career

Dennis Brown played for Widnes under the pseudonym of A. Newman to protect his amateur rugby union status, although he subsequently appeared under his own name, his Widnes appearances were restricted by his duties serving in the Royal Marines.