David Irwin
For other people named David Irwin, see David Irwin (disambiguation).
| Full name | David George Irwin | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 February 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast Northern Ireland | ||
| School | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| University | Queen's University, Belfast | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Current status | |||
| Position(s) | Centre | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Queen's University RFC Instonians |
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| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Ulster | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1980-1990 1983 |
Ireland British and Irish Lions |
25 3 |
(8) |
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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