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.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2009 - 09:03

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.

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