Career
Brimble was one of seven brothers, who all shared middle name Pierrepont. Born in Honolulu, Brimble had an English father and a Bantu mother. The family moved to Onehunga, New Zealand in 1914.
Brimble played for the Manukau club
Despite being of African origin, Brimble was selected for, and played for, the New Zealand Māori side. Brimble toured Australia with the New Zealand Kiwis in 1938, however the side played in no test matches.
