Arthur Branighan

Arthur Branighan
Personal information
Full name	Arthur James Branighan
Born	1943
Playing information
Position	Centre three-quarter
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1963–71	South Sydney Rabbitohs	92	20	0	0	60

Arthur James Branighan (born 1943) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1960s.

A local junior from the Redfern United Club, Arthur Branighan was graded with South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1963 and went on to play nine seasons with the club between 1963-1971. ^[1]He was approached by legendary junior coach, former international Clem Kennedy to play Presidents Cup for South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1962, and his career went on from there. After an illustrious career at Souths, which included two premiership victories in 1968 and 1970 a groin injury forced his retirement in 1972. Branighan was also a member of Souths unsuccessful Grand Final team of 1965 and was a non playing reserve for the 1969 and 1971 Grand Final teams. He was the brother of fellow South Sydney Rabbitohs player, Ray Branighan. ^[2]

References

↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
↑ Alan Whiticker: Glory Days; The Story of South Sydney's Golden Era. (Part 1, Arthur Branighan Story, page 76). 2001. (ISBN 9781742571386)

South Sydney squad - 1968 NSWRFL Premiers (18th title)

1. Eric Simms 2. Michael Cleary 3. Bob Honan 4. Arthur Branighan 5. Brian James 6. Denis Pittard 7. Bob Grant 8. Jim Morgan 9. Elwyn Walters 10. John O'Neill 11. John Sattler 12. Bob Moses 13. Ron Coote 14. Paul Sait Coach: Clive Churchill

South Sydney squad - 1970 NSWRFL Premiers (19th title)

1. Eric Simms 2. Michael Cleary 3. Paul Sait 4. Arthur Branighan 5. Ray Branighan 6. Denis Pittard 7. Bob Grant 8. John Sattler 9. Elwyn Walters 10. John O'Neill 11. Bob McCarthy 12. Gary Stevens 13. Ron Coote 14. Bob Honan Coach: Clive Churchill

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