David Irwin (rugby union)
Birth name | David George Irwin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 1 February 1959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth |
Belfast Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Queen's University, Belfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David George Irwin (born 1 February 1959)[1] is a former rugby union player who played for Ireland and the British Lions.
Ireland
Between 1980 and 1990, Irwin made 25 appearances for Ireland, scoring 8 points including 2 tries.[2] Helped Ireland win the 1982 Five Nations Championship and a Triple Crown.
British Lions
In 1983 Irwin was also a member of the Lions squad that went on tour to New Zealand.
Later years
Irwin is currently the medical coordinator for Ulster Rugby,[3] as well as being a practising GP in Belfast.
References
- ↑ Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:23. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
- ↑ www.irishrugby.ie
- ↑ Ulster Rugby: Team Management
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