Leo Galvin

Leo Galvin
SchoolGarbally College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1973 Ireland 1

Leo Galvin is an Irish former international rugby union player.

Galvin is a native of Taughmaconnell, County Roscommon, and was educated at Garbally College in Ballinasloe.

A second-rower, Galvin played his senior rugby with University College Dublin, Athlone and Connacht.

Galvin played once Ireland, when Argentina visited Dublin in 1973, but the match wasn't considered a full international until the IRFU retrospectively awarded him a cap 50-years later. This made him the first player from County Roscommon to make a capped appearance for Ireland.

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References

  1. ↑ Doyle, Garry (15 May 2021). "The team that came from nowhere to create a Midlands fairy tale". The 42.
  2. ↑ "Leo Galvin honoured with Lifetime Contribution to Rugby award". Connacht Rugby. 8 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Local man to finally receive Ireland rugby cap 50 years on". Westmeath Independent. 16 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Time to recognise uncapped Irish internationals who tackled the Pumas". The Irish Times. 9 November 2018.
  5. ↑ "Buccaneers honour Leo Galvin". Westmeath Independent. 24 November 2023.