- Date of Birth24 / 08 / 1939
- Lions Tours1966, 1971
- International CapsIreland / Lions
- Lions Origins SchoolsGarbally College Ballinasloe
- Lions Origins ClubsUniversity College Dublin, Barbarians, London Irish, Newcastle Falcons, Connacht, Blackrock College
If it were not for injury, Ray McLoughlin’s formidable reputation as a Lion might have reached even greater heights.
But the Ireland legend put personal disappointment to one side on the Tour of New Zealand to 1971 as, after breaking his thumb against Canterbury, the Lions could not have wished for a better additional coach.
Considered one of the finest scrum operators to have ever graced the game, McLoughlin is credited with playing a vital role in tutoring the forwards who helped the Lions march to an historic series success over the All Blacks.
McLoughlin was not denied Lions Test honours however as he appeared in three internationals in the Tour of Australia and New Zealand back in 1966 – including a try-scoring display in the 11-8 first Test win over the Wallabies.
He amassed 40 Test caps for Ireland – a huge amount in that era – and after hanging up his boots became a successful businessman.
But the Ireland legend put personal disappointment to one side on the Tour of New Zealand to 1971 as, after breaking his thumb against Canterbury, the Lions could not have wished for a better additional coach.
Considered one of the finest scrum operators to have ever graced the game, McLoughlin is credited with playing a vital role in tutoring the forwards who helped the Lions march to an historic series success over the All Blacks.
McLoughlin was not denied Lions Test honours however as he appeared in three internationals in the Tour of Australia and New Zealand back in 1966 – including a try-scoring display in the 11-8 first Test win over the Wallabies.
He amassed 40 Test caps for Ireland – a huge amount in that era – and after hanging up his boots became a successful businessman.