David Humphreys (rugby union)

As of May 9, 2008 National November 26, 2005

David Humphreys MBE ( born September 10, 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland ) is a former Irish rugby union player who was active for the Irish national team and Ulster Rugby as a connector.

Career

Humphreys gave in 1996 his debut for Ireland against France in the Six Nations. He had previously played for school selections that U21 and Ireland A reserve team. He was also nominated for the cadres of the Barbarians.

Humphreys began his career at Ulster, moved in 1997 to the London Irish to return after a year. In 1999, he led the team as captain to victory in the Heineken Cup, the most important competition for European clubs.

A lawyer Humphreys was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ulster for his services to rugby in 2003. In 2004 he received as part of the New Year honors the title of Member of the British Empire ( MBE).

In September 2004, in the game against Connacht Rugby, Humphreys became the fourth player, who played 100 games for Ulster.

In November 2005, Humphreys announced his retirement from international rugby. He ended his career after 72 games and 560 points as one of the best Irish connector of the story. In the Irish points to statistics, only Ronan O'Gara lies before him. On 9 May 2008, he played his last game for Ulster against the Cardiff Blues. He had to be replaced after only eight minutes due to an injury and was passed with great applause by supporters.

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