Many Irish politicians have played Rugby at a high level, like Dick Spring and Fergus Slattery, amongst many others.
He never played. But was coach at London Irish and Connacht,
London Irish Rugby Club, Madejski Stadium
Rugby is described as a rough game played by gentlemen. So to answer your stupid question NO
in 1578 rugby was made up by irish people that played it in thilfy dirt and mud. They always used bark as the kicking tee, irish people still do it today in oner of there antsisters.
rugby union
Leinster Rugby was founded in 1875 in Ireland and formed from four Irish Rugby teams. Leinster Rugby is responsible for Rugby Union throughout the Irish province of Leinster.
Brisbane Irish Rugby Football Club was created in 1996.
Irish Rugby Union Players Association was created in 2001.
Steve Smith - Irish rugby union - was born in 1959.
The song played by the Irish rugby team is called "Irelands Call". It was composed by Phil Coulter. The Irish rugby team represents the two communitys of Ireland, nationalist and unionist, so an anthem was composed with the sensitivities of the two in mind. Although it has aroused debate, it is without doubt the best solution. It would be unfair to supporters of the Irish team that consider themselves British or Ulster-Scots to be represented by "Amhran n bhFiann".
There is more than one Tony that has played for the Irish rugby team like Tony O'Reilly and Tony Ward.
Craig Chalmers was born in Galashiels, Scotland. He played rugby for Scotland and the British Lions.