Noel Mannion (born 12 January 1963 in Ballinasloe, Ireland) is a former Irish rugby union international player who played for the Irish national rugby union team. He played as a number eight. He played for the Ireland team from 1988 to 1993, winning 16 caps and scoring 3 tries, after making his debut in October 1988 against Samoa in a 49–22 win at Lansdowne Road. He was part of the Ireland team at the 1991 Rugby World Cup.[1]

Noel Mannion
Birth nameNoel Mannion
Date of birth (1963-01-12) 12 January 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthBallinasloe, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Corinthians ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Connacht ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1988-1993 Ireland 16 (15)

In January 2024, Mannion was inducted into the Medtronic Galway Sports Stars Hall of Fame.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Ballinasloe Rugby Legend Noel Mannion to be Inducted into the Galway Sports Stars Hall of Fame". Galway Bay FM. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
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