Former Ireland out-half Brian Smith dies, aged 59
4 sources·Updated August 12, 2026
Brian Smith death
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- Irish Times Sport·2h agoFormer Ireland rugby international Brian Smith dies from cancer, aged 59
Talented back won six caps for Australia and played nine times for Ireland
Read at Irish Times Sport → - The42·3h ago'It's a really sad time' - former Ireland international Brian Smith dies aged 59
Out-half played Test rugby for Australia and Ireland, and had a successful coaching career.
Read at The42 → - Irish Examiner·3h agoFormer Wallabies and Ireland player Brian Smith dies aged 59
The versatile back won six caps for Australia before switching to Ireland and playing nine Tests
Read at Irish Examiner → - Irish Independent Sport·4h agoFormer Ireland out-half Brian Smith dies, aged 59Read at Irish Independent Sport →
