About Paul Shields
Born 1978. Paul Shields is a British rugby union player.
Paul Shields (born September 25, 1978) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer of the 2000s. He played at club level for Ulster Rugby and Northampton Saints, as a Hooker. He won two caps for the Ireland national team in 2003.
Ulster Rugby Paul Shields attained 104 caps for Ulster Rugby being the 9th member to join the 100 cap club. He has won the Celtic League and Celtic Cup. In his first year Paul was nominated as the Ulster player of the year
Northampton Saints Shields signed for the Northampton Saints in the 2007-08 season. Gaining praise over his pace as a hooker, he was placed on a rotational system with Dylan Hartley. In September 2009 Shields retired from professional rugby after suffering a neck injury in the March of that year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Shields?
Irish rugby union player
When was Paul Shields born?
Paul Shields was born on 25 September 1978 in Belfast.
What is Paul Shields's occupation?
Paul Shields is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Paul Shields?
Paul Shields is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Shields (rugby union)
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