Karl Fitzpatrick

Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former Ireland international rugby league fullback, and Chief executive officer of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.^[2]

Karl Fitzpatrick

Personal information
Born	(1980-09-13) 13 September 1980 (age 44) Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	12 st 6 lb (79 kg)
Position	Fullback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2000 Widnes Vikings 18 3 0 2 14 2001 Tonneins XIII 2002 Swinton Lions 16 6 0 1 25 2003–10 Salford City Reds 139 49 2 0 200 Total 173 58 2 3 239 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2004–09 Ireland 5 9 5 0 46
Source: [1]

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 (France) and Swinton Lions.

Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented Ireland in the Rugby League European Cup, and also picked up the most improved player award at Salford.

He was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.^[3][4]