British and Irish Lions legend Ronnie Dawson, captain in a file six Take a look at matches and World Rugby Corridor of Fame inductee, dies aged 92

British and Irish Lions legend Ronnie Dawson, captain in a file six Take a look at matches and a World Rugby Corridor of Fame inductee, has died aged 92.

Dawson, who handed away on Friday after a prolonged sickness, led the Lions in six Assessments, a feat matched solely by Martin Johnson. 

He infamously skippered the aspect to their only-ever victory in opposition to the All Blacks at Eden Park in 1959 and represented Eire 27 instances between 1958 and 1965.

After nearly lacking his choice to steer the touring social gathering in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, having put down the letter earlier than studying he could be captain, Dawson fronted the workforce that secured a 9-6 win at a floor considered as a fortress.

Dawson grew to become assistant supervisor and coach of the 1968 Lions tour and was appointed as Eire’s first recognised coach in 1969, a task he stored for 3 years.

He represented the Barbarians on 22 events between 1956 and 1965. 

After retiring, Dawson was elected to the Irish Rugby Soccer Union (IRFU) govt committee in 1970 and have become the IRFU president for the 1989-90 season.

Dawson additionally acted because the Irish consultant on the Worldwide Rugby Board (IRB) for 20 years, between 1974 to 1994, and was a member of the Rugby World Cup organising committee for the primary match held in 1987. 

His contribution to rugby was recognised by the IRB in 2004, when he was given the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service. 

In 2013, he was inducted into the IRB Corridor of Fame.

‘Ronnie Dawson was an iconic determine in Irish and worldwide rugby whose impression transcended many eras,’ stated IRFU chief govt Kevin Potts.

‘He made important impressions as a participant, coach, supervisor and administrator for Wanderers, Leinster, the Barbarians, the Lions, World Rugby and Eire. 

‘He was a quintessential chief and leaves a long-lasting legacy which is able to by no means be forgotten. We lengthen our sympathies to his daughters Sandra and Jackie, his son Nigel and a really huge circle of household and buddies at this unhappy time.’

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