About Paul Dean
Born 1960. Paul Dean is an Irish rugby union player.
Paul Michael Dean (born 28 June 1960) is a former Irish international rugby union player. He toured Australia in 1989 with the British and Irish Lions and at the time played club rugby for St. Mary's College RFC.
Paul Dean was educated at St Mary's College, Rathmines.
He won five schools international caps in 1977 and 1978 followed by a 'B' cap against England in 1980.
He was out-half on Mick Doyle's Triple Crown-winning squad of 1985.
He scored four tries and a drop goal in his 32 international caps over an eight-year period.
His final appearance was against Scotland in 1989. Dean is currently the manager of the Ireland senior men's international rugby team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Dean?
Irish rugby union player
When was Paul Dean born?
Paul Dean was born on 28 June 1960 in Dublin.
What is Paul Dean's occupation?
Paul Dean is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Paul Dean?
Paul Dean is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Dean (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Dean. https://biography.guide/paul-dean-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Paul Dean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-dean-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Paul Dean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-dean-rugby-union-player/.
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