Rugby international

Ireland

Between 1936 and 1939 Alexander made 11 appearances and scored 1 try for Ireland. He made his debut in a 6-3 win against England on 8 February 1936 at Lansdowne Road. On 27 February 1937, again at Lansdowne, he scored his one try for Ireland in an 11-4 win against Scotland. He made his last appearance for Ireland on 11 March 1939 in a 7-0 defeat against Wales at Ravenhill.

British Lions

In 1938 Alexander, together with fellow Ireland international Paddy Mayne, was also a member of the British Lions squad that went on a tour of South Africa.

Cricket international

As a cricketer, Alexander was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He played once for Ireland in a first-class match against Scotland on 18 June 1932

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