Mel Deane
Encyclopedia
Mel Deane is a former rugby union
footballer who played centre for Connacht
, Harlequins and Sale Sharks
and Richmond
.
Mel Deane has represented Ireland A
and was also part of the Ireland
squad that toured New Zealand
in 2002.
Mel retired after the 2007/2008 season finishing his career at Connacht.
Mel is now a professional fitness consultant in South West London.
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
footballer who played centre for Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
, Harlequins and Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks are a professional rugby union club who play in England in the Aviva Premiership.The club is an offshoot of Sale FC, which is based at Heywood Road in Sale, Greater Manchester, but Sharks currently play in Stockport at Edgeley Park, ground sharing with Stockport County F.C.Part of the...
and Richmond
Richmond F.C.
Richmond Football Club is a rugby union club from Richmond, London. It is a founding member of the Rugby Football Union, and is one of the oldest football clubs...
.
Mel Deane has represented Ireland A
Ireland A national rugby union team
The Ireland Wolfhounds are the second national rugby union team behind the Irish national side. They have previously competed in the Churchill Cup together with the England Saxons and the full national teams of Canada and the United States as well as selection of other nations' 1st, 2nd and 3rd...
and was also part of the Ireland
Ireland A national rugby union team
The Ireland Wolfhounds are the second national rugby union team behind the Irish national side. They have previously competed in the Churchill Cup together with the England Saxons and the full national teams of Canada and the United States as well as selection of other nations' 1st, 2nd and 3rd...
squad that toured New Zealand
2002 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand
---------Touring party:* Manager: Brian O'Brien* Coach: Eddie O'Sullivan* Assistant Coach: Declan Kidney* Captain: Keith Wood-Backs:-Forwards:---------Touring party:* Manager: Brian O'Brien* Coach: Eddie O'Sullivan...
in 2002.
Mel retired after the 2007/2008 season finishing his career at Connacht.
Mel is now a professional fitness consultant in South West London.