Paddy Burns

Paddy Burns
Born	Patrick James Burns; 10 March 1881; Lyttelton, New Zealand
Died	24 February 1943 (aged 61); Ashburton, New Zealand
Occupation	Boilermaker
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Position(s)	Halfback, three-quarter
Provincial / State sides
Years	Team
1904–13	Canterbury
International career
Years	Team
1908–13	New Zealand

Patrick James "Paddy" Burns (10 March 1881 – 24 February 1943) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback and three-quarter, Burns represented Canterbury at a provincial level from 1904 to 1913, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1908 and 1913. He played nine matches for the All Blacks including five internationals.

References

1 2 "Obituary: Mr P. J. Burns". The Press. 25 February 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Paddy Burns". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 March 2016.

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[Obituary-1] 1 2 "Obituary: Mr P. J. Burns". The Press. 25 February 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 10 March 2016.

[2] Knight, Lindsay. "Paddy Burns". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 March 2016.