Des Torrens

Des Torrens
Full nameJohn Desmond Torrens
Date of birth(1915-03-10)10 March 1915
Place of birthEnnis, County Clare, Ireland
Date of death8 July 1981(1981-07-08) (aged 66)
Place of deathBiggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1938–39 Ireland 4 (3)

John Desmond Torrens (10 March 1915 — 8 July 1981) was an Irish international rugby union player.

A native of Ennis, Torrens played for Limerick club UL Bohemians and Liskeard in Cornwall.[1][2]

Torrens was primarily an out-half but gained his four Ireland caps as a centre.[3] He made his debut against Wales in 1938 and made three appearances the following year, scoring a try in their win over Scotland.[4]

  1. ^ Lewis, Simon (3 July 2019). "Rugby connections run deep at Lahinch". Irish Examiner.
  2. ^ "Rugby". Cornwall Guardian. 27 January 1938.
  3. ^ "Liskeard Distinction". Western Morning News. 2 March 1938.
  4. ^ "Ireland Improve, But Lose". Belfast News-Letter. 14 March 1938.