John Burgess (8 November 1924 – 3 May 1997) was an English rugby union player and coach.
He graduated from the Salford Technical College with a degree in electrical engineering.
Prior to his coaching career, Burgess played for the Old Salfordians Rugby Union team and the Broughton Park RUFC.
Burgess served as President of the Rugby Football Union between 1987 – 1988.
[2] Burgess studied at Salford Technical College for a degree in electrical engineering.