Rory Moroney

Rory Moroney
Full nameRory Joseph Matthew Moroney
Date of birth (1957-10-03) 3 October 1957 (age 67)
Place of birthClonmel, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–85 Ireland 3 (0)

Rory Joseph Matthew Moroney (born 3 October 1957) is an Irish former rugby union international.

Moroney is a native of Clonmel and was educated at Clongowes Wood College.[1]

A centre, Moroney played for Dublin club Lansdowne, where he had a part in three Leinster Senior Cup and two Leinster Senior League titles. He competed at provincial level for both Leinster and Munster.[2]

Moroney, capped three times for Ireland, was a Triple Crown winner in the 1985 Five Nations Championship.[3]

In 1986, Moroney retired from first-class rugby at age 28 due to the commuting time involved.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Clongowes want to be more than bridesmaids". Sunday Tribune. 22 March 1998.
  2. ^ a b "Moroney quits the big time". Irish Independent. 20 August 1986.
  3. ^ "Ireland's Best For Japan Tour". The Daily Telegraph. 4 April 1985.
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