Laurence "Laurie" Osborne (1895 – 1953) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (

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), as a .

Playing career

International honours

Laurie Osborne won caps for

while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1925 against Wales, and in 1927 against Wales.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Laurie Osborne played , and was

in Hull Kingston Rovers' 3–16 defeat by

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in the 1924–25 Challenge Cup Final during the 1924–25 season at Headingley,

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on Saturday 25 April 1925, in front of a crowd of 28,335.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 30 – 1924–25".

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ISBN n/aHoole, Les (1998). ''The Rugby League Challenge Cup – An Illustrated History''. Breedon Books.

County Cup Final appearances

Laurie Osborne played , and scored two goals in Hull Kingston Rovers' 13–7 victory over Hunslet F.C. in the

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Final during the 1929–30 season at Headingley,

on Saturday 30 November 1929, in front of a crowd of 11,000.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 35 – 1929–30".

ISBN n/a

Note

Laurie Osborne's surname is variously spelt as Osborne, or Osbourne.

References

External links

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Sad tour for Kiwis
{{DEFAULTSORT:Osborne, Laurence 1895 births 1953 deaths England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Hull Kingston Rovers captains Hull Kingston Rovers players Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Kingston upon Hull