RIP Tom Kiernan

[fishfoodie]

One of the Irish Greats. RIP Tom

Irish rugby great Tom Kiernan dies, aged 83


Tom Kiernan, one of the true giants of Irish rugby, has passed away at the age of 83. Indeed, in a career spanning half a century as player, coach and administrator, it’s doubtful anyone has left a bigger imprint on the sport in this country.

A member of a renowned rugby family, he was educated at Presentation Brothers College, Cork and won schools’ junior and senior cup medals with the college and played for Munster schools.

As a fullback Kiernan captained his beloved Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions all. He played 54 Tests for Ireland in 14 seasons between 1960 and 1973, missing only three matches after a run of 52 games in a row when sustaining a broken foot in a draw with France at Lansdowne Road in the opening game of the 1970 Five Nations.

In his final Test against Scotland at Murrayfield in 1973, he scored a try and was then just one cap short of the then world record held by New Zealand’s Colin Meads.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ ... -1.4792879

[Uncle fester]

Liked Hoggy's tribute.

[Slick]

Is he the chap in the old 101 Best Tries video who scored in the corner and already looked about 65 in his prime?

I remember my old man talking fondly of him

[Un Pilier]

I have a vague memory of seeing Tom Kiernan play for the Barbarians - would have been early seventies I think but I can’t find any convenient record so may well be a false memory / imagining. Either way RIP : good player.