Michael Purcell

Australian rugby union player (1945-2016)

Michael Peter "Mick" Purcell (6 September 1945 – 5 January 2016) was an Australian rugby union player. He played as a flanker and lock. He played three games for the Wallabies in 1966. He also played for the Queensland Reds.

Purcell was born in Brisbane, Queensland. He was married and had two children.

Purcell died on 5 January 2016 in Brisbane, aged 70.[1]

References change

  1. "Vale Michael 'Mick' Purcell". ARU Rugby. 5 January 2016. Archived from the original on 7 February 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2016.