About Brian Spillane
Born 1960. Brian Spillane is an Irish rugby union player.
Brian Spillane (born 26 January 1960) in Cork 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 1985 to 1989, winning 16 caps and was a member of the Ireland squad at 1987 Rugby World Cup. He made his debut in February 1985 against Scotland and scored a try for Ireland against Canada in the 1987 Rugby World Cup.
Spillane won a Triple Crown and 5 Nations Championship in 1985. He also played inter county football for Limerick and won county championships with Monaleen at all grades.
Personal life He currently works as a medical doctor. He is married to Brid and they have 5 adult children.
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Who is Brian Spillane?
Irish rugby union player
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Brian Spillane was born on 26 January 1960 in Cork.
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Brian Spillane is a rugby union player.
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Brian Spillane is Irish.
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