David Humphreys (rugby player)

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David Humphreys
Player information
Full name David Humphreys
birthday September 10, 1971
place of birth Belfast , Northern Ireland
society
society Career ended
position Interconnects
Clubs as active
Years society Games (points)
? -1996
1997-1998
1998-2008 		Ulster Rugby
London Irish
Ulster Rugby 		4 (52)
56 (277)
142 (1420)
National team
Years National team Games (points)
1996-2005 IRFU flag.svg Ireland 72 (560)

Status: May 9, 2008
National team: November 26, 2005

David Humphreys MBE (born September 10, 1971 in Belfast , Northern Ireland ) is a former Irish rugby union player who was active as a liaison for the Irish national team and Ulster Rugby .

Career

Humphreys made his debut for Ireland against France in the Six Nations in 1996 . He had previously played for school selections, the U21s and the Ireland A reserve team. He was also nominated for the Barbarians squad.

Humphreys began his career at Ulster, joining the London Irish in 1997, only to return after a year. In 1999 he led the team as captain to victory in the Heineken Cup , the most important competition for European clubs.

The trained lawyer Humphreys received an honorary doctorate from the University of Ulster in 2003 for his services to rugby. In 2004 he was awarded the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE) at the New Year Awards.

In September 2004, in the game against Connacht Rugby , Humphreys became the fourth player to play 100 games for Ulster.

In November 2005, Humphreys announced his retirement from international rugby. He ended his career as one of the best Irish ties in history after 72 games and 560 points. In the Irish points stats, only Ronan O'Gara is ahead of him. On May 9, 2008, he played his last game for Ulster against the Cardiff Blues . He had to be replaced after eight minutes due to an injury and was welcomed by the supporters with great applause.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Wizard Humphreys now an MBE. BBC, December 30, 2003, accessed May 17, 2009 .
  2. ^ Humphreys ends his Ireland career. BBC, April 6, 2006, accessed May 17, 2009 .

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personal data
SURNAME Humphreys, David
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Irish rugby union player
DATE OF BIRTH September 10, 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH Belfast , Northern Ireland