Banbridge RFC man Clark caps an unlikely road to international rugby

At the start of the summer, Clark McAllister never imagined he would have an Ireland cap in his hands. But that’s exactly what he has after his starring role for rugby league side the Irish Wolfhounds in their 34-0 trouncing of Belgium on Sunday. The Banbridge RFC player scored a try and impressed onlookers with his overall performance – even if he isn’t exactly an old hand at rugby league. So how then did Clark end up as Ireland’s star man? The journey began as a summer fitness schedule that soon took on an altogether different look for the local 23 year-old…. for the folow story follow url >> http://www.banbridgeleader.co.uk/sport/other-local-sport/banbridge-rfc-man-clark-caps-an-unlikely-road-to-international-rugby-1-6852920