Paula Fitzpatrick (born 12 August 1985) is an Irish

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player. She was a member of the

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squad to the

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. She took on the blindside Flanker role in their historical defeat of the

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. Fitzpatrick initially played as Hooker before transitioning into her current Loose forward position.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Fitzpatrick, Paula 1985 births Living people Irish female rugby union players Ireland women's international rugby union players St Mary's College RFC players Leinster Rugby women's players Rugby union flankers Barbarian F.C. Women players