Paul Kennedy (rugby union)

Anthony Paul Kennedy (born 30 January 1957) is a former Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.

Paul Kennedy
Full nameAnthony Paul Kennedy
Date of birth (1957-01-30) 30 January 1957 (age 67)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986 Ireland 2 (0)

Kennedy attended Methodist College Belfast and captained the rugby team to success in the Ulster Schools' Cup. He went on to study at the University of Exeter and made a Combined England Universities side during this period.[1]

While working as a marketing manager in London, Kennedy competed for the London Irish club, while also turning out for Ulster.[2] He was capped twice for Ireland in the 1986 Five Nations, appearing against Wales and England.[3]

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  1. ^ "Debut holds no fears for new prop Paul". Sunday Independent. 9 February 1986.
  2. ^ "No sentiment by selectors". Irish Independent. 6 February 1986.
  3. ^ "Kennedy's career in doubt". Belfast News-Letter. 18 October 1986.

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