Luke Fitzgerald

Rugby player, Irish international team member

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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