Luke Fitzgerald
Rugby player, Irish international team member
Born
September 13th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Played rugby union as a winger and fullback. Represented Ireland at the international level. Competed in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Played for Leinster Rugby, contributing to their success in multiple tournaments. Achieved victory in the European Rugby Champions Cup and the Pro12.
Competed in the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Won the European Rugby Champions Cup with Leinster
Secured the Pro12 title with Leinster
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