Karl Fitzpatrick | |
Birth Date: | 13 September 1980 |
Birth Place: | Wigan, Greater Manchester, England |
Height: | 1.75abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
Weight: | 79abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
Club1: | Widnes Vikings |
Year1start: | 2000 |
Appearances1: | 18 |
Tries1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Fieldgoals1: | 2 |
Points1: | 14 |
Club2: | Tonneins XIII |
Year2start: | 2001 |
Club3: | Swinton Lions |
Year3start: | 2002 |
Appearances3: | 16 |
Tries3: | 6 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Fieldgoals3: | 1 |
Points3: | 25 |
Club4: | Salford City Reds |
Year4start: | 2003 |
Year4end: | 10 |
Appearances4: | 139 |
Tries4: | 49 |
Goals4: | 2 |
Fieldgoals4: | 0 |
Points4: | 200 |
Teama: | Ireland |
Yearastart: | 2004 |
Yearaend: | 09 |
Appearancesa: | 5 |
Triesa: | 9 |
Goalsa: | 5 |
Fieldgoalsa: | 0 |
Pointsa: | 46 |
Retired: | yes |
Source: | [1] |
Updated: | 6 February 2021 |
Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former Ireland international rugby league, and Chief executive officer of the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.[2]
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]