Seamus Kelly (rugby union, born 1931) explained

Seamus Kelly
Birth Date:15 March 1931
Birth Place:Wexford, Ireland
Death Place:Ferrybank, Wexford, Ireland
School:Clongowes Wood College
Position:Out-half
Repyears1:1954–60
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:12

Seamus Kelly (15 March 1931 – 9 September 2012) was an Irish international rugby union player.[1]

A Wexford native, Kelly developed his game at hometown club Wexford Wanderers and during his time in schoolboy rugby at Clongowes Wood College. He was an out-half and played with Dublin club Lansdowne through the 1950s. His goal-kicking prowess saw him accumulate over 1,000 points in senior rugby, the first Irish player to achieve this feat.[2]

Kelly's career coincided with Jack Kyle's time as Ireland out-half, which limited his international opportunities. He appeared sporadically between 1954 and 1960, debuting in a Five Nations win over Scotland at Ravenhill, to become the first national player to come from Wexford. Capped five times, Kelly scored a total of 12 points, with four penalties.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: McCarry . Patrick . Leinster and Ireland mourn the passing of rugby stalwarts . The 42 . en . 11 September 2012.
  2. News: Great rugby man Seamus won five caps for Ireland . . 11 September 2012 . en.
  3. News: Seamus Kelly was an outstanding rugby talent . Irish Independent . 18 September 2012 . en.