The unluckiest player in Irish rugby - forced into retirement at just 25
Stephen Fitzgerald was tipped for greatness as a teenager but injuries got in the way. Now he hopes younger brother Conor can carry the family flame and become an Ireland international. By Garry Doyle Saturday 5 Jun 2021, 10:00 AM 1 hour ago 16,545 Views 2 Comments
Stephen Fitzgerald had to retire last week.
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
THE FINAL GAME of Stephen Fitzgerald’s career felt like a beginning rather than the end.
He had just turned 24 and was no longer the kid whose confidence had been ‘shattered’ after four years at Munster. The Stephen Fitzgerald dream, intact and alive.
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