Gary Halpin played for Ireland in both the 1991 and 1995 World Cups and scored a try against the All Blacks in the latter tournament; the prop played for Leinster, Harlequins and London Irish during his club career
Wednesday 24 February 2021 19:09, UK
Former Ireland and Leinster prop Gary Halpin has died aged 55.
Halpin made 11 appearances for Ireland between 1990 and 1995 and had spells at Harlequins and London Irish after starting his career at Leinster.
Leinster said on their official website: "Leinster Rugby is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Leinster and Ireland prop Gary Halpin at the age of 55.
"Halpin, who also represented London Irish and Harlequins, played 11 times for the national side, famously scoring a try against New Zealand at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
"He made his Ireland debut against England in 1990 and also played at the 1991 Rugby World Cup."
Halpin studied at Rockwell College and later the University of Manhattan and most recently worked as head of boarding at Cistercian College, Roscrea.
A message on the college's official Twitter page read: "The College community of staff, students, parents and monks were devastated this morning on hearing of the sudden death of our much-loved colleague and friend Gary Halpin RIP.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis."
