Harry Corley

Harry Cecil Corley (15 August 1878 in Dublin – February 1936 in Dublin), also known as Harry Hegarty Corley was an Irish sportsman and sport official. Corley played both cricket and rugby union at an international level, and later in his life became a rugby referee.

Cricket career

A right-handed batsman, he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team against South Africa in June 1904, and went onto play for them on nine occasions, his last match coming against Scotland in July 1909.

Of his matches for Ireland, four had first-class status.

Rugby career

Corley played club rugby for Dublin University and later for Wanderers. He was one of the first Irish players to specialise as a fly-half, and was described as a brilliant attacking player and a splendid drop-kicker. He first played international rugby for Ireland as part of the team that faced England in the 1902 Home Nations Championship on the 8 February. A halfback, he was partnered in his first international with Louis Magee, with whom he would play the next five games. Although Ireland lost the first match, Corley was reselected for the next international, a win over Scotland at Dublin. The game against Scotland also saw Corley score his first points at international level, converting Gerry Doran's try. The last game of the Championship saw Ireland lose to 15-0 to Wales.

Corley

Corley (and the associated hamlets of Corley Ash and Corley Moor) is a village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. The population at the 2011 census was 668. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of Coventry and is adjacent to the village of Fillongley. The M6 motorway runs close by, and the village is familiar to motorists as it is the site of Corley Services. Other significant buildings in the area include Corley Hall, which was built in the 16th century.

The parish church of St Mary dates from the 12th century and is a Grade II* listed building.

Corley is also home to Corley Cricket Club, which entered its 65th season in 2012. One of the club's most notable former players is James Ormond, who went on to represent England. The club has also seen many of its players compete at county level, including Race Williams and John Wilson, the latter representing Leicestershire young cricketers.

Following a nationwide competition in 2012 Corley beat over 1500 other cricket clubs to be awarded the title of "Biggest Little Cricket Club" - The most loved and worthy in England and Wales. Club representatives have been invited to the National Outstanding Contribution to Cricket Awards ceremony at Lord's Cricket Ground on two separate occasions since 2011 following nominations from the Warwickshire Cricket Board. On July 14, 2013 Corley CC hosted the famous Lashings World XI, one the biggest game in the club's history. Richard Lamb took a particularly liking to the Lashing's attack, hitting a belligerent 57 from 61 deliveries.

Corley (disambiguation)

Corley is a village in Warwickshire, England.

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Corley (surname)

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