Cyril James Brownlie (6 August 1895 – 7 May 1954) was a New Zealand rugby union player.

He was educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland, unlike his brothers, Maurice and Laurie, who attended St Patrick's College, Wellington.

Cyril Brownlie played 31 matches for the All Blacks, scoring 11 tries.

[1] Brownlie represented Hawkes Bay at a provincial level, playing as a loose forward.

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