Rory Moroney Explained

Rory Moroney
Full Name:Rory Joseph Matthew Moroney
Birth Date:3 October 1957
Birth Place:Clonmel, Ireland
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1984–85
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Rory Joseph Matthew Moroney (born 3 October 1957) is an Irish former rugby union international.

Moroney is a native of Clonmel and was educated at Clongowes Wood College.[1]

A centre, Moroney played for Dublin club Lansdowne, where he had a part in three Leinster Senior Cup and two Leinster Senior League titles. He competed at provincial level for both Leinster and Munster.[2] Moroney, capped three times for Ireland, was a Triple Crown winner in the 1985 Five Nations Championship.[3]

In 1986, Moroney retired from first-class rugby at age 28 due to the commuting time involved.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Clongowes want to be more than bridesmaids . . 22 March 1998.
  2. News: Moroney quits the big time . . 20 August 1986.
  3. News: Ireland's Best For Japan Tour . . 4 April 1985.