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Lawrence Hunter (rugby union)

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Lawrence Hunter
Full nameLawrence Mervyn Hunter
Date of birth (1943-10-10) 10 October 1943 (age 81)
Place of birthDunmurry, Northern Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968 Ireland 2 (0)

Lawrence Mervyn Hunter (born 10 October 1943) is an Irish former international rugby union player.

Born in Dunmurry, County Antrim, Hunter was educated at Wallace High School in Lisburn, where he was a first XV captain in the 1959/60 season. Like his elder brother Raymond, an Ireland cricket and rugby dual-international, Hunter represented Ulster in both sports. He was a fast bowler and played for the Lisburn Cricket Club.[1]

Hunter, a centre, played his rugby with Belfast club Civil Service.[2] He won two Ireland caps, debuting against Wales in the 1968 Five Nations. His other cap came later that year in Ireland's win over the touring Wallabies at Lansdowne Road.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Irish Cap - First Of Many For Lawrence". Ulster Star. 16 March 1968.
  2. ^ "Hunter brother miss Lisburn's opening game". Belfast Telegraph. 5 May 1966.
  3. ^ "Victory, But No Joy". Ireland's Saturday Night. 26 October 1968.
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