Ireland Legend Willie Duggan Passes Away Aged 67
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Ireland and Leinster rugby legend Willie Duggan has died aged just 67.
Tributes have been pouring in for the number 8 who passed away in his home in Dunmore, Kilkenny of a suspected heart-attack.
Duggan won 41 caps for Ireland and was considered by many as one of the best players in the world at his position. He played for his country for nine years finishing his international career as Ireland captain in 1984.
He was part of the Lions squad that toured New Zealand in 1977. May he rest in peace.
Sad news today that Ireland legend Willie Duggan has passed away. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/HVFUfOaUXH
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) August 28, 2017
Very sad news from Kilkenny this morning of the passing of Leinster & Ireland Rugby legend Willie Duggan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. #RIP pic.twitter.com/DSeHLIRBDz
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) August 28, 2017
