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Offaly rugby star to have surgery after suffering serious knee injury
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CORMAC Izuchukwu is to get surgery next week on a knee injury. Izuchukwu suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in Ulster s recent Challenge Cup win against Harlequins.
It is a big blow to the Tullamore man who was rewarded with a new contract recently after settling very well into professional rugby life in the northern province.
The recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament tear varies depending on its severity but it can take up to six months or more.
Izuchukwu had made his senior debut in the win over Glasgow Warriors and his new contract will see him spend on year as a development player before being upgraded to a senior professional contract.
Former Ireland prop Gary Halpin dies aged 55 Kilkenny native is best remembered for try against the All Blacks in 1995
Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 11:46
Gary Halpin, who won 11 caps for Ireland, has died aged 55. The Kilkenny-born tighthead prop is best remembered for his try-scoring gesture in a 1995 Rugby World Cup pool match against New Zealand, turning to the All Blacks, he offered a double middle-finger salute.
Gerry Murphy’s Ireland team had the temerity to score the first try of the match in 1995, a move straight from the training ground as scrumhalf Michael Bradley tapped a free-kick and gave it to the onrushing Halpin about six metres from the New Zealand line. The tighthead prop thundered through the attempted tackles of Jamie Joseph and Mike Brewer to crash over.
Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2019, Halpin said he regretted the incident. Bigger picture, there are worse things you can do in life, says Halpin. But it was a really stupid thing to do. It wasn’t a conscious thing. There was a frustration there. (Sean) Fitzpatrick is a bit of a wind-up merchant and you don’t get too many chances to stab the dragon, y’know? he said. He had said a few things about us which were disrespectful, about how the Irish are always full of fire and passion to begin with, and then they run out of gas. Thing is, he was probably right!
The prop represented Ireland at two Rugby World Cups. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 24 Feb 2021, 11:56 AM Feb 24th 2021, 11:56 AM 66,521 Views 14 Comments
Image: EMPICS Sport
Image: EMPICS Sport
Former Ireland and Leinster prop Gary Halpin has passed away at the age of 55. The news was confirmed by Leinster Rugby earlier today.
Halpin was responsible for one of the most iconic moments in Irish Rugby history, scoring a famous try against New Zealand at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, followed by an infamous middle-finger celebration.
The Kilkenny native made his international debut against England in 1990. He represented Ireland 11 times and also featured at the 1991 World Cup.