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Tom Doyle (rugby union)

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Tom Doyle
Full nameThomas Joseph Doyle
Date of birth (1944-06-09) 9 June 1944 (age 80)
Place of birthCastleisland, County Kerry, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968 Ireland 3 (0)

Thomas Joseph Doyle (born 9 June 1944) is an Irish former rugby union international.[1]

Doyle, born in Castleisland, County Kerry, is the younger brother of Ireland player Mick Doyle.[2]

A flanker, Doyle played for Dublin club Wanderers and was capped three times for Ireland in the 1968 Five Nations Championship.[3] He took the place of his brother Mick, who was unavailable due to business commitments.[2]

Doyle was a candidate for the seat of Kildare South in the 2007 Irish general election, running as an independent.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "'IFSC was my idea,' says rugby star Doyle". Irish Independent. 24 June 2006.
  2. ^ a b "Tom Doyle Replaces Brother Mick". Belfast Telegraph. 18 December 1968.
  3. ^ "First cap for Tom Doyle". The Guardian. 29 January 1968.
  4. ^ "International rugby player stands as Independent". Irish Independent. 12 May 2007.
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