Jammie Clinch

James Daniel Clinch (28 September 1901 – 1 May 1981) was an Irish medical practitioner and rugby union international who was capped in 30 Test matches for Ireland from 1923 to 1931.

Early life Born in Clondalkin, Clinch was the son of the Ireland and British Lions forward Andrew Clinch. He attended both Catholic University School and St Andrew's College.

Rugby career Clich represented Leinster in provincial rugby and won Leinster Senior Cup titles with Dublin University in 1920 and 1921.

Medicine Clinch initially studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin during his playing career. He never graduated despite seven years of study and worked for a while as an insurance salesman, as well as serving a stint in the British Army.