David Irwin (rugby union)

David George Irwin (born 1 February 1959)[1] is a former rugby union player who played for Ireland and the British Lions.

David Irwin
Birth nameDavid George "Chumie" Irwin
Date of birth (1959-02-01) 1 February 1959 (age 65)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
SchoolRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
UniversityQueen's University, Belfast
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Queen's University RFC ()
Instonians ()
Ulster ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980-1990 Ireland 25 (8)
1983 British and Irish Lions 3

Ireland

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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

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In 1983 Irwin was also a member of the Lions squad that went on tour to New Zealand.

Later years

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Irwin is currently the medical coordinator for Ulster Rugby,[3] as well as being a practising GP in Belfast.

References

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  1. ^ Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:23. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
  2. ^ "irishrugby.ie". Archived from the original on 22 November 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Ulster Rugby: Team Management". Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
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