Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former Ireland international rugby league fullback, and Chief executive officer of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.[2]
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| Born | 13 September 1980 Wigan, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 6 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editFitzpatrick was originally a scrum half before he switched to full back. He is a product of Wigan St Patricks. Fitzpatrick began his professional career at Widnes Vikings, followed by spells at Tonneins XIII (France) and Swinton Lions.
Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented Ireland in the Rugby League European Cup, and also picked up the most improved player award at Salford.
He was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Karl Fitzpatrick". rugbyleaguerecords.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "WOLVES ANNOUNCE NEW CEO". Warrington Wolves. 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Cassidy included in Ireland squad". BBC. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- ^ "Ireland Name World Cup 40 Man Training Squad". Rugby League Ireland. 1 August 2008. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2008.
External links
edit- Profile at reds.originalreddevils.com
- (archived by web.archive.org) Profile at rli.ie
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org