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(1959-02-01)
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]

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.

Persondata
Name	Irwin, David
Alternative names
Short description	Last Instonian to play for the British and Irish lions
Date of birth	1 February 1959
Place of birth	Belfast Northern Ireland
Date of death
Place of death