Alex Spain

Alexander William Spain (22 September 1897 — 24 February 1983) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Alex Spain

Full name	Alexander William Spain
Date of birth	(1897-09-22)22 September 1897
Place of birth	Cashel, Ireland
Date of death	24 February 1983(1983-02-24) (aged 85)
Place of death	Dublin, Ireland
School	Blackrock College
University	University College Dublin
Occupation(s)	Gynaecologist
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1924 Ireland 1 (0)

Born in Cashel, County Tipperary, Spain attended Blackrock College and University College Dublin, which he captained.^[1]

Spain was capped once for Ireland, against the touring 1924–25 All Blacks at Lansdowne Road.^[2]

A gynaecologist, Spain was the Master of Holles Steet Hospital from 1942 to 1948.^[3]

Spain married the granddaughter of politician Stephen O'Mara.^[4]

See also

• List of Ireland national rugby union players