Paul Kennedy (rugby union)

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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)

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

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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