About Des McKibbin
Lived 1927 – 1999 (aged 72). Des McKibbin was a rugby union player.
Desmond McKibbin (6 March 1927 — 2 October 1999) was an Ireland rugby union international from Northern Ireland.
McKibbin was born in Belfast and educated at Royal Belfast Academical Institution.
A forward, McKibbin played his rugby for Instonians and gained eight Ireland caps. He featured in all four matches of the 1951 Five Nations which Ireland won, with only a final round draw with Wales costing them a grand slam.
His elder brother Harry, as well as nephews Alistair and Harry Jr, were also capped for Ireland.
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Who was Des McKibbin?
rugby player
When was Des McKibbin born?
Des McKibbin was born on 6 March 1927.
When did Des McKibbin die?
Des McKibbin died on 2 October 1999.
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Des McKibbin was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Des McKibbin. https://biography.guide/des-mckibbin/
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