Neville Furlong

Neville Furlong (10 July 1968 – 26 September 2017) was an Irish rugby union international player who played as a winger.

Neville Furlong
Date of birth(1968-07-18)July 18, 1968
Place of birthWaterford, Ireland
Date of deathSeptember 26, 2017(2017-09-26) (aged 49)
UniversityUniversity of Galway
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992-1992 Ireland 2 (4)

Furlong initially played Gaelic football, and was selected at both minor and under- 21 levels. He attended University College Galway, where he developed an interest in hurling and played for the university team as well as for Connacht. He was an Irish Army captain.[1]

Furlong played for the Ireland team in 1992, winning 2 caps during the 1992 Ireland tour of New Zealand. He scored one try for Ireland in his second test match against New Zealand on 6 June 1992 which happened to be the last four point try scored in international rugby as the sport changed its scoring system later in 1992.[2][3]

Furlong died on 26 September 2017 following a long battle against cancer.[4][5]

References
  1. "Former Ireland winger Neville Furlong passes away". RTÉ Sport. 26 September 2013. Archived from the original on 9 December 2017.
  2. O'Rourke, Steve (26 September 2017). "Former Ireland international Neville Furlong dies aged 49". The 42. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  3. "Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  4. Kelly, David (27 September 2017). "Neville Furlong - truly one of Irish rugby's bravest sons". Irish Independent. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  5. Fanning, Brendan (26 September 2017). "Former Ireland rugby star Neville Furlong, who scored famous try against the All Blacks, has died aged 49". Irish Independent. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
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