Patrick H.D. Lavery (born 29 April 1949) is an English-born former Ireland rugby union international.

Pat Lavery
Full namePatrick H.D. Lavery
Date of birth (1949-04-29) 29 April 1949 (age 75)
Place of birthCheltenham, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974–76 Ireland 2 (0)

Born in Cheltenham, Lavery attended Whitefriars School and was an England Under 19 Schools XV representative.[1]

Lavery moved to London after leaving school, where he competed for Richmond and London Irish, while also playing provincial rugby for Munster.[2] He gained two caps for Ireland, debuting in a draw with Wales during the championship winning 1974 Five Nations campaign. His other appearance was in the 1976 Five Nations, also against Wales.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Gillam, Herbert (1 February 1974). "Lavery is capped by Ireland". Western Daily Press.
  2. ^ "Rugby Union: Paterson in a class of his own". The Independent. 24 January 1994.
  3. ^ "Three caps in London Irish side". Newcastle Journal. 5 February 1975.
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