About Nick Popplewell
Born 1964. Nick Popplewell is an Irish rugby union player.
Nicholas Popplewell (born 6 April 1964) is an Irish former rugby union player who won 48 caps for his country between 1989 and 1998. He played club rugby for Gorey RFC, Greystones RFC, Wasps RFC, Newcastle Falcons, and also captained Leinster Rugby for a season. At Newcastle he made 19 appearances as they won the 1997-98 Premiership. He started all three tests for the British & Irish Lions on the tour to New Zealand in 1993, and was seen as one of the stars of the tour.
After retiring from rugby, he became an estate agent, and gained a master's degree in business studies.
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Who is Nick Popplewell?
Irish rugby union player
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Nick Popplewell was born on 6 April 1964 in Dublin.
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Nick Popplewell is a rugby union player.
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