Jimmy Kelly (rugby union)

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Jimmy Kelly
Full nameJames Charles Kelly
Born (1940-04-08) 8 April 1940 (age 85)
Dublin, Ireland
University University College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1962–64 Ireland 11 (0)

James Charles Kelly (born 8 April 1940) is an Irish former international rugby union player.

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Born in Dublin, Kelly was a University College Dublin scrum-half, capped 11 times for Ireland between 1962 and 1964, before being succeeded by Roger Young. [1] He captained Leinster and also once led Ireland, given the captaincy for their match against the 1963–64 All Blacks, which they lost by one-point. [2]

Kelly, a veterinary surgeon, retired from rugby in 1968. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jimmy Kelly Is New Captain". Belfast Telegraph . 25 November 1963.
  2. ↑ "No Luck For The Irish". Sunday Post . 8 December 1963.
  3. ↑ "ExIrish Captain Retires". Belfast Telegraph. 9 October 1968.
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