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Former Ireland rugby captain Jack Kyle dies

Irish rugby legend Jack Kyle has died at the age of 88.  During a distinguished career Kyle ...



Former Ireland rugby captain J...
Rugby

Former Ireland rugby captain Jack Kyle dies

Irish rugby legend Jack Kyle has died at the age of 88. 

During a distinguished career Kyle became the first Irish captain to win a Grand Slam in 1948, while also winning Five Nations titles in 1949 and 1951.

The Belfast man won 46 Ireland caps, and was also a member of the 1950 Lions, playing in all six tests on the tour of Australia and New Zealand. 

Ireland's first Grand Slam winning squad, 1948. Jack Kyle on ground, left (©INPHO/IRFU Collection)

Fellow Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to Kyle on Twitter:

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