John Gallagher (rugby)

John Gallagher
Birth nameJohn Gallagher
Date of birth (1964-01-29) 29 January 1964 (age 60)
Place of birthLewisham, London, England
Height1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
SchoolSt Joseph's Academy, Blackheath
St. Saviours RC Lewisham (Primary)
ChildrenMatt Gallagher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Marist Saint Patricks ()
- Wellington ()
- Oriental Rongotai ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–89 New Zealand 41 (251)
1996 Ireland A 1
Rugby league career
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1990–93 Leeds
1993–95 London Crusaders
Total 0 0 0 0 0

John Anthony Gallagher (born 29 January 1964) is a former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Born in England to Irish parents, he moved to New Zealand and played rugby union for New Zealand as a fullback, winning the World Cup in 1987.

In 1990, he moved to rugby league, playing for Leeds, and the London Crusaders as a fullback. Gallagher returned to rugby union and played one game for Ireland A in 1996.