Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former
Ireland international rugby league
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, and
Chief executive officer
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of the
Warrington Wolves in the
Super League
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.
Playing career
Fitzpatrick 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
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History
Founded in 1934 making them ...
(
France
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) and
Swinton Lions
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.
Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented
Ireland
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in the
Rugby League European Cup
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Originally, the European Cup had three teams, wi ...
, and also picked up the most improved player award at
Salford.
He was named in the
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...
squad for the
2008 Rugby League World Cup
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.
References
External links
Profile at reds.originalreddevils.com*(archived by web.archive.org
Profile at rli.ie
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1980 births
Living people
British rugby league administrators
English people of Irish descent
English rugby league players
Ireland national rugby league team players
Irish rugby league players
Rugby league fullbacks
Rugby league players from Wigan
Salford Red Devils players
Swinton Lions players
Tonneins XIII players
Widnes Vikings players
Wigan St Patricks players