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Malcolm O'Kelly (born 19 July 1974 in Chelmsford, England) is an Irish rugby union player who currently plays as a lock for Ireland and Leinster.

The 6'8" (2.03 m) O'Kelly, who made his international debut in 1997 against New Zealand, has become a talisman of the Irish side. He became Ireland's all-time caps leader, surpassing Mike Gibson, on February 12 2005 when he started in Ireland's Six Nations fixture against Scotland. O'Kelly not only earned his 70th cap, but scored Ireland's first try in the match, giving them a lead they never relinquished.

O'Kelly also played with the Lions on their tour to Australia, and had been named in the Lions squad for their 2005 tour of New Zealand, but aggravated a groin injury in training and was replaced by Simon Shaw.

Malcolm attended Templeogue College secondary school and wore his school socks during his appearance for the Barbarians.

Malcolm completed a B.A. in Engineering at Trinity College Dublin between 1992 and 1996.

References

External links

• Leinster profile
• Ireland profile
• Irish Rugby Football Union story (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 1997-2000 (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 2001-2002 (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 2003-present (retrieved February 6, 2005)