David Irwin (rugby union)

David Irwin
BornDavid George "Chumie" Irwin
(1959-02-01) 1 February 1959
Belfast, 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 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

David George Irwin (born 1 February 1959)[1] is a Northern Irish 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.

Irwin was the victim of an Provisional IRA car bomb in 1987.[3]

Later years

Irwin is currently the medical coordinator for Ulster Rugby,[4] as well as being a practising GP in Belfast.

References

  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. ^ Independent
  4. ^ "Ulster Rugby: Team Management". Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.


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