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Ciaran Fitzgerald

May 04, 2023

For the Irish actor, see Ciarán Fitzgerald.

Ciaran Fitzgerald (born 4 June 1952) is an Irish former rugby union player. He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, and the Five Nations Championship in 1983. Fitzgerald also captained the Lions on their 1983 tour. After the conclusion of his playing career, Fitzgerald was coach of the national team.

Ciaran Fitzgerald
Date of birth (1951-11-24) 24 November 1951 (age 71)
Place of birthLoughrea, Ireland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 7 lb; 189 lb)[1]
SchoolGarbally College
UniversityUniversity College Galway
Notable relative(s)Derry Fitzgerald (Brigadier General, Irish Army) Ronan Hickey (Irish lawyer and Public Servant)
Occupation(s)Irish Army Officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UCG
St. Mary's College		 ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Connacht ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1979–1986
1983		 Ireland
British and Irish Lions		 25
4		 (4)
(0)
Coaching career
Years Team
1990–1992 Ireland

Early life

Fitzgerald was born in Loughrea, County Galway.

Rugby career

Fitzgerald first played rugby while at Garbally College, and was chosen to play hooker by teacher and priest John Kirby. Fitzgerald played for University College Galway, and then went on to play senior rugby for St. Mary's College in Dublin.[2]

Fitzgerald rose to prominence in the game, and made his test debut for Ireland against Australia on 3 June 1979, during an Irish tour of Australia. He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, and the Five Nations Championship in 1983. Fitzgerald's last test came against Scotland on 15 March 1986 in that year's Five Nations Championship. In total, Fitzgerald received 22 competitive and three friendly caps for Ireland. He scored once, a try against Wales, in the 1980 Five Nations. Fitzgerald also captained the British and Irish Lions team on their 1983 tour, when the team travelled to New Zealand and were beaten in each test against the All Blacks.

Other activities

Though most widely remembered for playing rugby union, Fitzgerald was an accomplished sportsman, winning two All-Ireland boxing championships. He also played minor hurling for Galway the team he played with reached the minor final against Cork in 1970.

Fitzgerald studied at University College Galway, gaining a Bachelor's degree in 1973. Playing in the amateur era, Fitzgerald also maintained a career in the Irish Army. Fitzgerald also served as aide-de-camp to the President, Dr Patrick Hillery.[3]

Fitzgerald is an Irish Labour Party supporter and voter.[citation needed]

Coaching and media

Following his retirement from playing, Fitzgerald has continued to be involved in the game, and served as head coach of Ireland from 1990 to 1992, leading the side to the 1991 Rugby World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals.

He has also had a career in media, appearing on Setanta Sports and RTÉ, the Irish national TV and radio service, as a rugby pundit.

Appearances

References

  1. ^ "History - the History of the British & Irish Lions".
  2. ^ Scally, John (1996). Giants of Irish Rugby. Mainstream Publishing Company. ISBN 1-85158-834-5.
  3. ^ Small, Daragh (24 April 2015). "Fitzgerald joins Clan Hall of Fame". Irish Independent. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

External links

  • Sporting heroes
Preceded by Irish national rugby coach
1990–1992 		Succeeded by

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For the Irish actor see Ciaran Fitzgerald This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations June 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Ciaran Fitzgerald born 4 June 1952 is an Irish former rugby union player He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985 and the Five Nations Championship in 1983 Fitzgerald also captained the Lions on their 1983 tour After the conclusion of his playing career Fitzgerald was coach of the national team Ciaran FitzgeraldDate of birth 1951 11 24 24 November 1951 age 71 Place of birthLoughrea IrelandHeight1 75 m 5 ft 9 in Weight86 kg 13 st 7 lb 189 lb 1 SchoolGarbally CollegeUniversityUniversity College GalwayNotable relative s Derry Fitzgerald Brigadier General Irish Army Ronan Hickey Irish lawyer and Public Servant Occupation s Irish Army OfficerRugby union careerPosition s HookerAmateur team s YearsTeamApps Points UCGSt Mary s College Provincial State sidesYearsTeamApps Points Connacht National team s YearsTeamApps Points 1979 19861983IrelandBritish and Irish Lions254 4 0 Coaching careerYearsTeam1990 1992Ireland Contents 1 Early life 2 Rugby career 3 Other activities 4 Coaching and media 5 Appearances 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditFitzgerald was born in Loughrea County Galway Rugby career EditFitzgerald first played rugby while at Garbally College and was chosen to play hooker by teacher and priest John Kirby Fitzgerald played for University College Galway and then went on to play senior rugby for St Mary s College in Dublin 2 Fitzgerald rose to prominence in the game and made his test debut for Ireland against Australia on 3 June 1979 during an Irish tour of Australia He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985 and the Five Nations Championship in 1983 Fitzgerald s last test came against Scotland on 15 March 1986 in that year s Five Nations Championship In total Fitzgerald received 22 competitive and three friendly caps for Ireland He scored once a try against Wales in the 1980 Five Nations Fitzgerald also captained the British and Irish Lions team on their 1983 tour when the team travelled to New Zealand and were beaten in each test against the All Blacks Other activities EditThough most widely remembered for playing rugby union Fitzgerald was an accomplished sportsman winning two All Ireland boxing championships He also played minor hurling for Galway the team he played with reached the minor final against Cork in 1970 Fitzgerald studied at University College Galway gaining a Bachelor s degree in 1973 Playing in the amateur era Fitzgerald also maintained a career in the Irish Army Fitzgerald also served as aide de camp to the President Dr Patrick Hillery 3 Fitzgerald is an Irish Labour Party supporter and voter citation needed Coaching and media EditFollowing his retirement from playing Fitzgerald has continued to be involved in the game and served as head coach of Ireland from 1990 to 1992 leading the side to the 1991 Rugby World Cup where they reached the quarter finals He has also had a career in media appearing on Setanta Sports and RTE the Irish national TV and radio service as a rugby pundit Appearances Edit1979 Australia W 27 12 Brisbane 1979 Australia W 9 3 Sydney 1980 England L 24 9 Twickenham 1980 Scotland W 22 15 Lansdowne Road 1980 France L 19 18 Parc des Princes 1980 Wales W 21 7 Lansdowne Road 1982 Wales W 20 12 Lansdowne Road 1982 England W 16 15 Twickenham 1982 Scotland W 21 12 Lansdowne Road 1982 France L 22 9 Parc des Princes 1983 Scotland W 15 13 Murrayfield 1983 France W 22 16 Lansdowne Road 1983 Wales L 23 9 Cardiff Arms Park 1983 England W 25 15 Lansdowne Road 1984 France L 25 12 Parc des Princes 1984 Wales L 18 9 Lansdowne Road 1984 Australia L 16 9 Lansdowne Road 1985 Scotland W 18 15 Murrayfield 1985 France D 15 15 Lansdowne Road 1985 Wales W 21 9 Cardiff Arms Park 1985 England W 13 10 Lansdowne Road 1986 France L 29 9 Parc des Princes 1986 Wales L 19 12 Lansdowne Road 1986 England L 25 20 Twickenham 1986 Scotland L 10 9 Lansdowne RoadReferences Edit History the History of the British amp Irish Lions Scally John 1996 Giants of Irish Rugby Mainstream Publishing Company ISBN 1 85158 834 5 Small Daragh 24 April 2015 Fitzgerald joins Clan Hall of Fame Irish Independent Retrieved 24 April 2015 External links EditSporting heroes 1983 New Zealand British amp Irish Lions Tour Irish Rugby Web Site Irish Rugby Web SitePreceded byJim Davidson Irish national rugby coach1990 1992 Succeeded byGerry Murphy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ciaran Fitzgerald amp oldid 1145923672, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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