Fergus Slattery passed away aged 77, confirming Blackrock College RFC and IRFU. Former Ireland captain and British & Irish Lions star earned 61 Ireland caps and captained Ireland 18 times, and played on Lions tours to New Zealand (1971) as part of the 1974 South Africa tour. Tributes continue to pour in for the Ireland and Lions legend, who leaves behind a storied career.
June 4 (Reuters) - Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions flanker Fergus Slattery has died, his club Blackrock College RFC announced on Thursday as they paid tribute to one of the country's greats.
www.thestar.com.myFergus Slattery, the former Ireland captain and British and Irish Lions flanker, has died. He was 77.
apnews.comBlackrock College great was regarded as one of the best flankers of his generation
www.irishtimes.comFormer Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77, Blackrock College has announced.
www.rugbypass.comSlattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974
www.independent.co.ukTributes have poured in for Irish rugby legend Fergus Slattery
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