Fergus Slattery, who has died aged 77, was one of Ireland’s greatest ever rugby union players and a member of the British and Irish Lions’ back-row trio on their triumphant tour of South Africa in 1974.

Ireland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77 - Slattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974

Irish rugby is in mourning for Fergus Slattery, who died late on Wednesday night at the age of 77. Slattery, who captained Ireland on 18 occasions, made 61 Test appearances between 1970 and 1984. He was regarded as one of the best flankers of his generation.

ANDY FARRELL has signed a new contract to cover the 2031 Rugby World Cup and says he believes the best is yet to come. Farrell’s existing deal, signed in December 2023, was due to end after next

Blackrock RFC's Slattery was one of the greatest players to ever play for Ireland

Blackrock College RFC have confirmed that former Ireland and British & Irish Lions great Fergus Slattery has passed away at the age of 77.

FORMER Irish rugby captain Fergus Slattery has passed away at the age of 77. His old club Blackrock College RFC confirmed the news while praising him in a lengthy statement. It read:

Andy Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The IRFU hailed the move as a major boost for stability and continued success.