Bryan Desmond Hughes

Bryan Desmond Hughes MC (c. 1887 – 6 August 1918) was an Australian soldier and international rugby union player. He was one of a number of Australian rugby internationals who were killed during the First World War.

Bryan Hughes was born in Sydney, New South Wales and attended Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview. Playing as a flanker, Hughes claimed two international rugby caps for Australia.

Placed into action during World War I as a second Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion, 48th Brigade of the 16th (Irish) Division, Hughes was killed on 6 August 1918, and is buried at the British Cemetery in Borre, Nord, France (Grave II. G. 2).

His brother James was also an Australian rugby union representative player.

International appearances

Opposition	Score	Result	Date	Venue	Ref(s)
New Zealand	13–25	Lost	13 September 1913	Carisbrook, Dunedin, New Zealand
New Zealand	16–5	Won	20 September 1913	Lancaster Park, Christchurch, New Zealand