Mick O'Callaghan (rugby union, born 1936)

Michael Paul O'Callaghan (1936 — 15 April 2018) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Mick O'Callaghan
Full nameMichael Paul O'Callaghan
Date of birth1936
Place of birthMontenotte, Cork, Ireland
Date of death(2018-04-15)15 April 2018
Place of deathLahinch, Clare, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–64 Ireland 3 (0)

Cork-native O'Callaghan was a prop who lacked the height traditionally required for the position, but was quick around the pitch. He played his club rugby for Sundays Well, London Irish and Young Munster.[1]

O'Callaghan was capped three times for Ireland, debuting in a draw against Wales at Lansdowne Road during the 1962 Five Nations. His other two caps came in away 1964 Five Nations matches against England and France.[1]

A Munster representative, O'Callaghan was one of their best performers in a narrow loss to the touring All Blacks in 1963, playing the majority of the match with his head stitched and covered in bandages.[2] He was also in the Munster side that beat the touring Australian team in 1967.[1][3]

O'Callaghan was an electrical contractor by profession.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Reporter, Leader (16 April 2018). "Tributes paid to former Ireland and Young Munster star Mick O'Callaghan". Limerick Leader.
  2. ^ "Ireland are on the way back". Ireland's Saturday Night. 14 December 1963.
  3. ^ "The day Munster shook the rugby world". Stuff.co.nz. 3 April 2009.
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