Munster mourn star Moroney

THE death has occurred of John Moroney, the former Munster and Ireland international rugby player.

He was 64 and had been ill for some time. He passed away early yesterday in the Waterford Regional Hospital.

Moroney was a native of Clogheen, Tipperary, and was educated at Rockwell College where he began his illustrious rugby career. He was a key figure in the team that captured the Munster Schools Senior Cup in 1964.