Ronald Gavin Craig (14 April 1916 — 1 June 2009) was an Irish international rugby union player.[1]

Ronnie Craig
Full nameRonald Gavin Craig
Date of birth(1916-04-14)14 April 1916
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
Date of death1 June 2009(2009-06-01) (aged 93)
Place of deathBelfast, Northern Ireland
UniversityQueen's University
Occupation(s)Presbyterian minister
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1938 Ireland 2 (0)

Biography

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Born in Belfast, Craig gained two Ireland caps as a 21-year old Queen's University student, playing fullback for matches against Scotland at Murrayfield and Wales at Swansea[2]. He also played in Belfast for North of Ireland and later joined Armagh, kicking the winning penalty goal in the 1947 Ulster Towns Cup final against Bangor.[3]

Craig was a Presbyterian minister and served as a moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. His church commitments limited his promising cricket career with Woodvale as he was unable to play on Sundays.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Ireland At Murrayfield". Belfast News-Letter. 26 February 1938.
  2. ^ "Ireland's Changes". Belfast Telegraph. 25 February 1938.
  3. ^ "Armagh defeat Bangor in final". Belfast News-Letter. 8 April 1947.
  4. ^ "Death of Reverend Ronnie Craig". BBC News. 2 June 2009.
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