USRFF to auction Noel Mannion Ireland Test jersey

October 21, 2005

An Ireland test match jersey worn by #8 Noel Mannion is the latest jersey to be auctioned off by the United States Rugby Football Foundation to support its youth and high school grant programs. Mannion made his international debut against Samoa in 1988 and his test career came to a close in 1993 against Scotland. He earned 16 caps along the way and scored three international test match tries. He was also a member of Ireland’s 1991 Rugby World Cup team. A picture of the jersey, along with a description and account of the test match between the United States and Ireland from September 9, 1989 can be found on eBay, item # 8710494001. The bidding will conclude at 12:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, October 27, 2005.