Karl Fitzpatrick

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Karl Fitzpatrick
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Personal information
Born (1980-09-13) 13 September 1980 (age 43)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight12 st 6 lb (79 kg)
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2000 Widnes Vikings 1830214
2001 Tonneins XIII
2002 Swinton Lions 1660125
2003–10 Salford City Reds 1394920200
Total1735823239
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2004–09 Ireland 595046
Source: [1]

Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former Ireland international rugby league fullback, and Chief executive officer of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. [2]

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Playing career

Fitzpatrick was originally a scrum half before he switched to full back. He is a product of Wigan St Patricks. Fitzpatrick began his professional career at Widnes Vikings, followed by spells at Tonneins XIII (France) and Swinton Lions.

Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented Ireland in the Rugby League European Cup, and also picked up the most improved player award at Salford.

He was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Karl Fitzpatrick". rugbyleaguerecords.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. "WOLVES ANNOUNCE NEW CEO". Warrington Wolves. 2 November 2016.
  3. "Cassidy included in Ireland squad". BBC. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  4. "Ireland Name World Cup 40 Man Training Squad". Rugby League Ireland. 1 August 2008. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2008.