Glyn Allen


Gerald Glyn Allen was an Irish international rugby union player.
Allen, a native of Derry, was the elder brother of Ireland national [rugby union team|Ireland] forward Charles [Elliot Allen].
Educated in Scotland, Allen learned his rugby at Merchiston Castle School.
Allen played in English rugby for Liverpool and was a Lancashire representative player. He was capped nine times as a halfback for Ireland, forming a partnership with Louis Magee, which helped secure the 1899 [Home Nations Championship|triple crown in 1899].