Jim Davidson (rugby union, born 1942), Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jim Davidson (rugby union, born 1942)

Irish rugby union footballer and coach

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1942

Date of Death: 28-Apr-2007

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Jim Davidson (rugby union, born 1942)

  • Jim Davidson (Armagh, 23 October 1942 - 28 April 2007) was an Irish rugby union player and coach. Davidson managed the Irish national rugby union team from 1987 until 1990.
  • Davidson made his Ireland debut against France at Lansdowne Road in January 25, 1969 and went on to win six caps for Ireland, his last in 1976.
  • He took over as coach of the Ulster in 1983 and guided them to three inter-provincial titles before succeeding Mick Doyle as Ireland coach in 1987. He died in 2007 of cancer.

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