Frank Francis Osmond (31 January 1920 – January 1973) was a Welsh

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, and professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for

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, as a hooker, and representative level rugby league (RL) for

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), and

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, and at club level for Swinton, as a .

Background

Frank Osmond was born in

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, Wales.

Playing career

Club career

Osmond made his debut for Swinton in 1947.

International honours

Frank Osmond represented

(RL) while at Swinton in non-

on the

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, and won 14 caps for

(RL) in 1948–1951 while at Swinton.

References

External links

*(archived by web.archive.org
Profile at blackandambers.co.ukHistory of Newport > The 1946–47 SeasonSearch for "Frank Osmond" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
{{DEFAULTSORT:Osmond, Frank 1920 births 1973 deaths 20th-century Welsh sportsmen Footballers who switched code Great Britain national rugby league team players Newport RFC players Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from Newport, Wales Rugby union hookers Rugby union players from Newport, Wales Swinton Lions players Wales national rugby league team players Welsh rugby league players Welsh rugby union players