Peter Russell (rugby union)

Peter Russell (born 22 February 1962) is a former Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.

Peter Russell
Date of birth (1962-02-22) 22 February 1962 (age 62)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–92 Ireland 4 (23)

Russell, born in Belfast, was a fly-half for Instonians and Ulster.[1]

Capped four times for Ireland, Russell's debut against England at Twickenham in the 1990 Five Nations was in a bad defeat and he didn't get another opportunity until his recall for the 1992 tour of New Zealand.[2] In the first Test at Carisbrook, he kicked three conversions and a penalty, as Ireland came close to upsetting the All Blacks.[3]

Russell is now an IT executive.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Remembering boys of '92 who rattled the Kiwis". Irish Independent. 7 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Russell's return call to fill the Irish gaps". The Daily Telegraph. 27 March 1992.
  3. ^ "Ireland scare All Blacks". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 May 1992.
  4. ^ "Ex-rugby star Peter Russell takes top job as Novosco rebrands". Belfast Telegraph. 8 December 2020.
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