Ireland and Lions great Fergus Slattery dies at 77
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Fergus Slattery, a legendary figure in rugby, passed away at the age of 77. Slattery earned 61 caps for Ireland and captained the team 18 times. He was a key player on the 1974 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, contributing to their unbeaten run. Blackrock College RFC announced his death, honoring his legacy within the sport. The rugby community mourns the loss of a player who significantly impacted Irish rugby history.
- •Capped 61 times for Ireland, Slattery captained the side on 18 occasions.
- •He played a crucial role in the 1974 Lions tour to South Africa.
- •Slattery was part of Irish teams that secured Triple Crown titles in 1982 and 1985.
- •He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007.
- •Blackrock College RFC shared news of his passing, recognizing his impact.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77
- 11:32 AMBBC Sport — 'He represented rugby at its purest' - Ex-Ireland captain Slattery dies aged 77
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77
"Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.
"Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.
"Slattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:32 AMEx-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77
Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 11:32 AM'He represented rugby at its purest' - Ex-Ireland captain Slattery dies aged 77
Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:50 AMIreland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77
Slattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974
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