Paul Collins (rugby player)

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Paul Collins (born 7 December 1959 in Cork) is a former Irish rugby union international player who played for the Irish national rugby union team. He played as a flanker for the Ireland team from 1987 to 1990, winning 2 caps and was part of the Ireland squad at the 1987 Rugby World Cup where he played in one match. [1]

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