About Jim Davidson
Lived 1942 – 2007 (aged 64). Jim Davidson was an Irish rugby union player.
Jimmy Davidson (23 October 1942 – 28 April 2007) was an Irish rugby union player and coach.
Davidson managed the Irish national rugby union team from 1987 until 1990. Davidson made his Ireland debut against France at Lansdowne Road on 25 January 1969 and went on to win six caps for Ireland, his last in 1976. He took over as coach of Ulster in 1983 and guided them to three inter-provincial titles before succeeding Mick Doyle as Ireland coach in 1987. Davidson led Ireland to five victories during his three year stint with the national side.
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Who was Jim Davidson?
Irish rugby union footballer and coach (1942-2007)
When was Jim Davidson born?
Jim Davidson was born on 23 October 1942.
When did Jim Davidson die?
Jim Davidson died on 28 April 2007.
What was Jim Davidson's occupation?
Jim Davidson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jim Davidson?
Jim Davidson was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Davidson (rugby union, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Davidson. https://biography.guide/jim-davidson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jim Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-davidson-rugby-union-player/.
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