Karl Fitzpatrick (born 13 September 1980) is a former Ireland international

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Playing career

Fitzpatrick was originally a scrum half before he switched to full back. He is a product of

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. Fitzpatrick began his professional career at

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, followed by spells at

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. Fitzpatrick signed for Salford in 2003. In 2004, Fitzpatrick represented

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in the

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, and also picked up the most improved player award at

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. He was named in the

squad for the

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References

External links

Profile at reds.originalreddevils.com
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Profile at rli.ie
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fitzpatrick, Karl 1980 births Living people British rugby league administrators English people of Irish descent English rugby league players Ireland national rugby league team players Irish rugby league players Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Wigan Salford Red Devils players Swinton Lions players Tonneins XIII players Widnes Vikings players Wigan St Patricks players