Ken Irvine
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19325.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ken Irvine was a celebrated Australian rugby league player known for his incredible speed and try-scoring ability, holding the record for the most tries scored in the NSWRL competition.
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Ken Irvine was a fellow league speedster whom Mike Cleary raced against in a match race win in 1964.
Mike Cleary talks about Lachlan Kennedy’s 100m silver medal in GlasgowThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-30
Australia· 2026-07-30
Ken Irvine holds the all-time Australian record of 212 tries that Alex Johnston is close to equalling.
Alex Johnston’s try-scoring record for South Sydney Rabbitohs – every try broken downThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-20
Australia· 2025-08-20
Ken Irvine's tryscoring record is set to be broken by Alex Johnston.
The secret contract clause that could result in South Sydney Rabbitohs star Alex Johnston becoming PNG’s first signingThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-07
Australia· 2025-08-07
Ken Irvine finds the tryline against Canterbury in 1961.
Alex Johnson is about to become rugby league’s Don BradmanThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-07-26
Australia· 2025-07-26
Kate Prosser's husband's autograph book contains signatures from Ken Irvine.
Has necrology hit a dead end?The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-02-17
Australia· 2025-02-17
