'He was everybody’s friend': Former Ireland international Gary Halpin has died

'You need to be a bit mental to give the [All Blacks] the finger after scoring a try. Ballsy'

Gary Halpin, Pictured ahead of an international friendly in 1993. Picture: David Maher

Tributes have been pouring in for former Ireland rugby international Gary Halpin who died, aged 55.

Halpin made 11 appearances for the national team, making his debut against England at Twickenham in 1990, and famously scoring a try against New Zealand at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.