Born: Limerick.

Age: 48.

Club: Garryowen.

Career highlights: Hooker in the Munster team which was the only side to beat 1978 All Blacks in their 18-match tour. Irish debut in 12-9 win over England at Lansdowne Road in 1975. Toured New Zealand in 1976.

Last (and 19th) cap: in 10-6 defeat to England in 1981.

Post-playing career: Munster coach, Irish A manager, Irish selector since 199293 season, Irish team manager since September 8th, 1995. Resigned April 22nd, 1998.