About Ralph Keyes
Born 1961. Ralph Keyes is an Irish rugby union player and pundit.
Ralph Keyes (born March 1, 1961, in Cork, Ireland) is a retired rugby union player who won eight caps playing at fly-half for the Irish rugby union side.
Career Keyes made his international test debut at the age of 24 on 1 March 1986 against England in the 1986 Five Nations Championship. It was his last match until selection for the 1991 Rugby World Cup during which he played 4 matches and scored 68 points, the highest of any player during that tournament.
He then played three matches in the following years Five Nations Championship before losing his place in the starting line-up. Following Ireland's disappointing campaign in the tournament, he retired. He now does media work for RTE.
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Who is Ralph Keyes?
Irish rugby union player
When was Ralph Keyes born?
Ralph Keyes was born on 1 March 1961 in Cork.
What is Ralph Keyes's occupation?
Ralph Keyes is a rugby union player and pundit.
What nationality is Ralph Keyes?
Ralph Keyes is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Keyes. https://biography.guide/ralph-keyes-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ralph Keyes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-keyes-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Ralph Keyes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-keyes-rugby-union-player/.
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