Willie Duncan (rugby union)

William Robert Duncan (born 14 July 1957) is a former Irish international rugby union player from Northern Ireland.[1]

Willie Duncan
Full nameWilliam Robert Duncan
Date of birth (1957-07-14) 14 July 1957 (age 67)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984 Ireland 2 (0)

Born in Belfast, Duncan was a Malone flanker, capped twice by Ireland in the 1984 Five Nations. He made his debut against Wales at Lansdowne Road, then lost his place for the next fixture, before winning a recall at Twickenham when Fergus Slattery had to withdraw with illness.[2]

Duncan played on the Ulster team that defeated the 1984 Wallabies at Ravenhill.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Willie Duncan". Wexford People. 6 June 1986.
  2. ^ "Terry Is Hat-Trick Star". Belfast News-Letter. 5 February 1984.
  3. ^ "Ravenhill's grand stage celebrates 100 years of Ulster magic and memories". Belfast News-Letter. 12 January 2024.
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