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Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77

BBC Sport·June 4, 2026
Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77

Fergus Slattery, a former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row, has passed away at the age of 77. Blackrock College has announced his death, paying tribute to his rugby career. Slattery was a notable figure in Irish rugby, earning recognition for his skills on the field. His legacy will be remembered by the rugby community and his alma mater, Blackrock College.

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