Fergus Slattery died aged 77, with confirmation from Blackrock College RFC and IRFU. Ex-Ireland captain and Lions flanker gained 61 Ireland caps and led Ireland 18 times, and played on Lions tours to New Zealand (1971) and South Africa in 1974. Tributes have poured in for the rugby 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.comTributes have poured in for Irish rugby legend Fergus Slattery
www.gbnews.comSlattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974
www.independent.co.ukFormer Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77, Blackrock College has announced.
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