David Irwin

For other people named David Irwin, see David Irwin (disambiguation).
David Irwin
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

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

  1. Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. p12:23. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
  2. www.irishrugby.ie
  3. Ulster Rugby: Team Management