Christopher Henry McKibbin (born 24 June 1948) is an Irish former international rugby union player.

Harry McKibbin Jr.
Full nameChristopher Henry McKibbin
Date of birth (1948-06-24) 24 June 1948 (age 76)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Notable relative(s)Harry McKibbin (father)
Des McKibbin (uncle)
Alistair McKibbin (brother)
Roger Wilson (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1976 Ireland 1 (0)

McKibbin was born in Belfast and is the eldest child of Ireland player and administrator Harry McKibbin.[1]

An Instonians fullback, McKibbin won his solitary Ireland cap against Scotland in a 1976 Five Nations match at Lansdowne Road, coming on off the bench to substitute an injured Mike Gibson.[2]

McKibbin's uncle Des McKibbin, brother Alistair McKibbin and nephew Roger Wilson, were also Ireland internationals.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Harry McKibbin". The Independent. 7 September 2001.
  2. ^ "Steve Caps A Big Week With Ireland Place". Belfast News-Letter. 22 March 1976.
  3. ^ "The story of Harry McKibbin and Shiggy Konno: a journey from war to rugby and friendship". The Irish Times. 22 April 2023.
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