Richard Browne (hurler)
Richard Browne is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork senior team.
Born in Blackrock, County Cork, Browne first played competitive hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty when he first linked up with the Cork under-21 team. He made his senior debut during the 1986 championship. Browne subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one All-Ireland medal.
At club level Browne is a one-time championship medallist with Blackrock.
Browne's brothers, Alan and John, also enjoyed All-Ireland success with Cork.
Throughout his career Browne made 14 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1991 championship.Honours
Team
;Blackrock
;University College Cork
;Cork
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship : 1986
- Munster Senior Hurling Championship : 1986
- National Hurling League : 1979–80, 1990–81