Irish rugby legend Karl Mullen dies aged 83

Irish rugby legend Karl Mullen, who captained the team that won Ireland's first Grand Slam, has died at the age of 83.

Dr Mullen led Ireland's undefeated Five Nations campaign in 1948, a feat that remained unequalled for 61 years, until Declan Kidney's men won their own Grand Slam earlier this year.

He also captained the British and Irish Lions on their tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1950.

Mullen was educated at Belvedere College and UCD and won 25 Irish caps as hooker in the 1940s and 1950s.